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Sunset Trail
3.8 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Merced, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Sunset Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Sunset Trail
“Go right before sunset to see beautiful nature highlighted by the setting sun.”
I walked along the sunset drive hiking/walking path. I saw so many different types of plants and flowers. They were incredibly beautiful and some of them very fragrant. I kept walking along the path to get to Applegate zoo.
Great walking trail. No water here, but the views are still nice. Very easy beginners trail and you'll often see people biking as well. This trail is located next to the future general vang pao park. The beginning part of this trail takes you behind houses, but on the right you'll see a long stretch of fields.
Trail conditions & character
“Go right before sunset to see beautiful nature highlighted by the setting sun.”
Plan your run at Sunset Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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