60 min
Overview
The Sunset Ridge trail is all technical and narrow singletrack with exposure. This trail is for intermediate and expert riders, and some will likely choose to dismount several sections. Watch out for poison oak when it's in season. Most of the trail is north facing with lots of shade; perfect for poison oak. There is a lot of exposure along Sunset Ridge and those not used to riding along a cliff edge should be mindful. Switchbacks are abundant and visibility is short along some sections so please use a Bell to alert other trail users. Sunset Ridge is also a popular trail amongst hikers and trail runners.<br><br>Access is generally either via climbing the paved Mt Lowe Rd via Chaney Trail in Altadena or by climbing up Lower Sam Merrill Trail at the top of Lake Ave. and crossing over via the left hand turn connector trail before the Echo Mountain Ruins.
Trail Stats
3.8 km
26 m
1040 m
666 m
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Photos
Start of the Sunset Ridge trail.
Start of the Sunset Ridge trail.
Singletrack section of the Sunset Ridge downhill - decent exposure throughout this section
Singletrack section of the Sunset Ridge downhill - decent exposure throughout this section
Sweet singletrack through some burned trees along the ridge.
Sweet singletrack through some burned trees along the ridge.
Bottom of the first section of singletrack descent on Sunset Ridge Trail
Bottom of the first section of singletrack descent on Sunset Ridge Trail
Halfway down Sunset Ridge the trail merges with a paved road. Keep right on the dirt to continue down Sunset Ridge trail. Picnic tables at the top of the paved area.
Halfway down Sunset Ridge the trail merges with a paved road. Keep right on the dirt to continue down Sunset Ridge trail. Picnic tables at the top of the paved area.
Dirt trails descending Sunset Ridge Trail
Dirt trails descending Sunset Ridge Trail
At pavements edge (Don't catch a pedal on the left side retaining posts and mesh.)
At pavements edge (Don't catch a pedal on the left side retaining posts and mesh.)
Top of Sunset Ridge, ready to drop into the singletrack after the initial climb
Top of Sunset Ridge, ready to drop into the singletrack after the initial climb
Switchback into the mist near the top of Sunset Ridge Trail. Everything green is Poison Oak.
Switchback into the mist near the top of Sunset Ridge Trail. Everything green is Poison Oak.