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3,783 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:06:42
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
4,641 ft
Altitude min
4,682 ft
Altitude max
4,674 ft
Altitude start
4,678 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,325 ft
Distance climb
1,391 ft
Distance down
1,047 ft
Distance flat
00:06:42
Avg time

Andante Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thunder Mountain
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #42661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50025 in Trail Running
    • #23546 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Intermediate 80% and beginner 20%, .62 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack that is a twisty trail with an up and down component. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt that holds up well during prolonged wet periods There is no preferred direction and the trail is a great connector between the Thunder Mountain trail to the west and the Thunder Mt trail to the east.

Access Info

Trail is best accessed from the Andante trailhead. It serves as a connector trail between the Thunder Mt.trail which is an advanced trail not easily ridden by lesser skilled riders.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 95 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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        Directions to andante trailhead (34.877680, -111.809250)

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        Sedona MTB // Teacup Trail // GETTING LOST PART II
        3:13 | 352 | Jun 11, 2020 , Sedona
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        3:53 | 306 | Feb 8, 2017 , Sedona

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Andante

        ▼ Where is Andante located?
        Andante is located in Thunder Mountain, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87768, -111.80925.
        ▼ How hard is Andante?
        Andante is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Andante?
        Andante has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,641 ft to 4,682 ft.
        ▼ Is Andante a point to point trail?
        Andante is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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