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Sunset Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Length

4.6 Miles 7.4 Kilometers

80%

Runnable

Elevation

948' 289 m

Ascent

-1,062' -324 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

1,295' 395 m

High

594' 181 m

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“Run through scenic redwood groves on the way to the Berry Creek Falls Trail.”

— Miguel Vieira
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Overview

Features: River/Creek
Dogs: No Dogs

Description

From the start of the Sunset Trail at a junction with the Dool Trail, climb a forested hillside to the unpaved Middle Ridge Road. Cross the road, then continue through open redwood forest for two miles. Descend to West Waddell Creek and cross it over a bridge. Pass the turn off for the Timms Creek Trail and climb again. Cross small Berry Creek and then enter an open woodland of chaparral and Douglas-firs with some of the only views on this trail. At the junction with the Berry Creek Falls Trail, turn right and head toward Sunset Trail Camp, where the trail ends.

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Land Manager: California State Parks - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Fog drifts through the mountains on a rainy day in Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Fog drifts through the mountains on a rainy day…
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Banana Slug
Banana Slug
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Fourth Waterfall
Fourth Waterfall
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Tall Redwoods
Tall Redwoods
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It's hard to beat a canopy of redwood trees!
It's hard to beat a canopy of redwood trees!
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