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2.1 miles
Distance
309 ft
Climb
-416 ft
Descent
00:29:53
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
4,527 ft
Altitude min
4,809 ft
Altitude max
4,634 ft
Altitude start
4,528 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
4,108 ft
Distance climb
4,990 ft
Distance down
1,831 ft
Distance flat
00:29:53
Avg time
Thunder Mountain Details
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Riding AreaThunder Mountain
Sedona, Arizona -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
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- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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SeasonAll Season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Beginner 15%, intermediate 35% and advanced 50%, 2.0 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack that is an up and down trail with a number of technical sections that will challenge advanced and expert riders. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with numerous rocks to increase the chance of crashing if you don’t stay focused on the trail. There is no preferred direction and the trail is a connector for several other fun loops. If you want to by-pass the steep expert section you can take the Andante trail.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to thunder-mountain-15043 trailhead
(34.878480, -111.797330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Mountain
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Where is Thunder Mountain located?
Thunder Mountain is located in Thunder Mountain, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Thunder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.87848, -111.79733.
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How hard is Thunder Mountain?
Thunder Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Thunder Mountain?
Thunder Mountain has 309 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,527 ft to 4,809 ft.
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Is Thunder Mountain a point to point trail?
Thunder Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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