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Trail outlook
Is 44 Trails rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at 44 Trails
44 Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Portland & the Gorge, OR. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 5.3° slope at 2,064 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.
How these factors affect drying
SoilOrganic soil
The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.
CanopyDense 81%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
FAQ
Can you ride 44 Trails right now?
The current estimate for 44 Trails is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~7 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is 44 Trails muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at 44 Trails?
44 Trails has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.
How long does 44 Trails take to dry after rain?
44 Trails has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride 44 Trails after rain?
Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.
Does 44 Trails get snow in winter?
Yes. At 2,064 ft, 44 Trails typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What's the terrain and elevation like at 44 Trails?
44 Trails sits at roughly 2,064 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 5.3° grade with about 81% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.
When is the best time of year to ride 44 Trails?
Snow can limit riding at 44 Trails in winter, at around 2,064 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Organic soilsurveyed retention
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 81%Dense
- Elevation
- 2,064 ft
- Average grade
- 5.3°
- Predominant aspect
- NNE-facing
Around 44 Trails
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