Trail outlook
Is Angel Fire Bike Park rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Angel Fire Bike Park
Angel Fire Bike Park is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Fe & Taos, NM. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. The terrain averages a 10.9° slope at 9,840 ft and mainly faces NNW. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 21% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyPartial 46%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
FAQ
Can you ride Angel Fire Bike Park right now?
The current estimate for Angel Fire Bike Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
Is Angel Fire Bike Park muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Angel Fire Bike Park?
Angel Fire Bike Park sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 21% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Angel Fire Bike Park take to dry after rain?
Angel Fire Bike Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Can you ride Angel Fire Bike Park after rain?
Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Angel Fire Bike Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 9,840 ft, Angel Fire Bike Park 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 Angel Fire Bike Park?
Angel Fire Bike Park sits at roughly 9,840 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 10.9° grade with about 46% 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 Angel Fire Bike Park?
Snow can limit riding at Angel Fire Bike Park in winter, at around 9,840 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
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 46%Partial
- Elevation
- 9,840 ft
- Average grade
- 10.9°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-facing
Around Angel Fire Bike Park
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