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2,379 ft
Distance
-184 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
4,282 ft
Altitude min
4,468 ft
Altitude max
4,468 ft
Altitude start
4,285 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
1,982 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

Bandit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carroll Canyon
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #209
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115095 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84094 in Trail Running
    • #136033 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,712 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,270 in Trail Running
    • #2,714 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Intermediate 20% and advanced 80%, 1/2 mile MTB trail which is a bi-directional singletrack, that has a number of technical sections that make it a higher skilled ride. The trail tread is mostly packed dirt mixed with rocks. My preferred direction is east to west because it is downhill, if you love a technical uphill ride this trail is totally rideable by determined riders. The trail is a great connector for several other fun loops, and allows riders to ride in an east to west direction south of town.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 396 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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on Jan 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.64 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      DrewZiraldo
      Super fun for upper intermediate to advanced riders in both directions. Nothing too insane but just janky in spots and flowy and fast in others. Cool trees and scenery for a quick but satisfying downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bandit located?
      Bandit is located in Carroll Canyon, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Carroll Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.85288, -111.79528.
      ▼ How hard is Bandit?
      Bandit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bandit?
      The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,282 ft to 4,468 ft.
      ▼ Is Bandit a point to point trail?
      Bandit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bandit?
      Bandit is 2,379 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bandit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bandit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bandit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bandit are:
      • April (40 activities)
      • March (35 activities)
      • November (28 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bandit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bandit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bandit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bandit. The trail is 2,379 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bandit?
      Bandit is a very popular trail. There have been 2,792 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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