Sunset Ridge Trail

Mesa · Arizona

1.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

15 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black

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Conditions

Clear
100°
75°
102°
14 mph
Gust17 mph
5:16 AM
7:36 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

3% top-layer soil moisture86°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 102°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

An expert-level, highly technical downhill singletrack in the Hawes Trail System. It features steep rock rolls, drops, chutes, and loose terrain, requiring advanced bike handling skills.

Mountain Biking in Mesa

Mesa is one of the mountain biking hubs in Arizona, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Sunset Ridge Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Unpaved

Technical Rating

Double Black Diamond

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Where is Sunset Ridge Trail?

Sunset Ridge Trail is a mountain bike trail near Mesa, Arizona. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Sunset Ridge Trail?

Sunset Ridge Trail is 1.3 miles long, rated double black diamond, with a unpaved surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 15 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Sunset Ridge Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 102°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Sunset Ridge Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Mesa include Cat's Peaks loop, Levee Trail, Nighthawk Wash Trail, Channel Trail, Noso Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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