Sunset Pass Trail

Sunset Pass Trail is a short, back-loaded out-and-back mountain biking route in Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona, on county land. The trail is about 1.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 249 feet, and it starts at roughly 2,705 feet, reaching a high point of about 2,730 feet before returning to the start. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.35 miles in, with a grade of about 7 percent. The cooler months are the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tucson show November highs around 75°F with lows near 48°F, while June and July average highs around 100°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the pass run slightly cooler. The 360 Vista Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Explorer and Bittersweet Trail are both about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can find The "Gimme Some" Dome about 4.8 miles away.