Low confidence McKinney, Texas

Sunset Trail Farm

Contact & location

Where Sunset Trail Farm is located

Sunset Trail Farm is tucked into Texas, on the outskirts of McKinney. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.

From the middle of McKinney, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.

Once you're in the area, downtown McKinney has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

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If you're looking for U-Pick near McKinney, TX, Sunset Trail Farm is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.

Apple Picking at Sunset Trail Farm

Sunset Trail Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

apple picking

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Sunset Trail Farm tracks the rest of Texas. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.

What to Bring

• Cash (backup for the farm stand)
• Closed-toe walking shoes
• A light jacket or flannel
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Water bottles for the walk
• Reusable bags for the ride home
• A camera or phone charged for photos
• Small bills for cider and donuts

Where Sunset Trail Farm is located

Sunset Trail Farm is tucked into Texas, on the outskirts of McKinney. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.

From the middle of McKinney, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.

Once you're in the area, downtown McKinney has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

Open in Google Maps →