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Sunset loop — Franklin Mountains State Park

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Sunset loop — Franklin Mountains State Park

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Sunset loop — Franklin Mountains State Park

01:02

8.04km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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460 m

Lower Sunset Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lower Sunset trail is one of the best running trails that you can access as soon as you pull into the park entrance. There are open views to the west …

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6.22 km

Upper Sunset viewpoint

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The Upper Sunset trail follows a ridge overlooking the park road on one side and the western foothills of the park on the other. There is a pretty cool lookout …

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8.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

3.08 km

Surfaces

5.38 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,570 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

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Monday 24 November

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Lower Sunset Trail

Upper Sunset viewpoint

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