Arizona · Mountain biking · Sutherland Trailhead · Near Oracle

Sunset

SunsetPhoto: Mcraycroft, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.0 mi
distance
327 ft
climb
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Sunset open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Sunset, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sunset is a mountain biking route in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It is a short ride of under a mile, from a low point of about 7,426 feet to a high of about 7,754 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.44 miles, where the grade reaches 23%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon show May highs around 71°F and October highs near 68°F, with summer highs around 80°F. Climbers will find the Lower Wall, Raycreation Area and Upper Wall climbing areas about 0.2 miles away, and the Aspen hike is about 0.6 miles off. Spencer Canyon campground sits about 0.8 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Spencer Canyon

    Campground

    Campground · 0.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sawmill Run

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    On your way back · 12 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Sunset

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 34°

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

    4. Apr

      62° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 51°

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

    7. Jul

      80° / 63°

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

    10. Oct

      68° / 49°

    11. Nov

      59° / 40°

    12. Dec

      49° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ, 4 mi away at 7,027 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Sunset Trail #90Photo: Mcraycroft, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Sunset Trail #90

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Mint SpringsPhoto: Debbie, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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AspenPhoto: Debbie, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Box SpringPhoto: Debbie, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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SutherlandPhoto: Figure8, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Aspen DrawPhoto: Colton Marshall abstractstatemachine, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Box CampPhoto: Debbie, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Marshall GulchPhoto: Mcraycroft, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~3 min drive

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