more stats
3,783 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:07:14
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
00:07:14
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
    #119693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97192 in Trail Running
    • #76945 in Hiking
    • #22933 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,818 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,510 in Trail Running
    • #1,463 in Hiking
    • #932 in Horseback
  • 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.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 621 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Andante?
      Andante is 3,783 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Andante?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Andante. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Andante?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Andante are:
      • April (63 activities)
      • March (62 activities)
      • November (40 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Andante? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Andante are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Andante?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Andante. The trail is 3,783 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Andante?
      Andante is a very popular trail. There have been 3,986 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,089 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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