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Arroyo Burro

Mountain bike trail conditions · Santa Barbara, CA 34.541° N  119.763° W   1,043 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Friday, October 23rd at 5pm Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
1.7″ of rain, 4h ago
Today
63°Fheavy rain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 94 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 88 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.56 inches of rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then CAUTION then DUSTY then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 1.30 inches of rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Arroyo Burro rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 1.7″ of rain, 4h ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 21st at 10pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to DRY.
Wednesday, October 21st at 12pm
Dried back to DUSTY.
Over the tracked history, Arroyo Burro has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 9 of them), and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Arroyo Burro

Arroyo Burro is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Barbara, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly clay. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,043 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.6° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly clay

The soil data includes about 27% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyPartial 30%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Arroyo Burro right now?

The current estimate for Arroyo Burro is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~1 day. No significant rain before then. 1.7″ of rain, 4h ago.

Is Arroyo Burro muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 1.7″ of rain, 4h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Arroyo Burro?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Arroyo Burro take to dry after rain?

Arroyo Burro has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Arroyo Burro after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Arroyo Burro?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Arroyo Burro?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,043 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.6° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
30%Partial
Elevation
1,043 ft
Average grade
8.6°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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