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Sunset Trail, Laguna Mountains

Part of Hiking Trails, our guide to hiking trails across San Diego County, from city peaks to desert canyons.

Sunset Trail is listed as easy and crosses forest and meadows in the Laguna Mountains. The Forest Service gives a 3.25 mile loop or a 9.2 mile round trip, and says it is great for families, kids, couples or solo hikers. Pets are allowed. An Adventure Pass is required per vehicle.Checked October 23, 2026.

3.25 miloop
9.2 miround trip out-and-back
EasyForest Service rating
Yespets allowed
TrailTrail 5E07; connects with the Big Laguna Trail
AccessSunrise Highway mile marker 19.1; parking on the shoulder on either side
Length4.6 miles one way; 3 to 6 hours
SeasonYear round
Pass“Adventure pass required per vehicle” (Cleveland National Forest office, vendor, or recreation.gov)
Who it suitsFamilies, kids, couples or solo, per the Forest Service
DogsPets allowed: yes
Official pageCleveland National Forest page (updated January 22, 2026)

Walk Details

Listed as easy, the trail traverses forest and meadows. It is for hiking only. Fire danger on the Forest Service page banner read “High” on 2026-10-23. The page has no heat or snake text.

What We Could Not Verify

  • The page lists elevation gain as “500” with no unit, so we do not state it. Cleveland National Forest can confirm.
  • Pass fee wording conflicts across Cleveland National Forest pages (see Garnet Peak and Big Laguna).
  • Coordinates are not confirmed.

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FAQ

Is Sunset Trail good for kids?

The Forest Service page says it is great for families, kids, couples or solo hikers.

Sources

  1. Cleveland National Forest: Sunset Trail

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.