Trail outlook
Is Beebe Hill rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Beebe Hill
Beebe Hill is a mountain bike trail network in Albany, NY. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 3.7° slope at 1,447 ft and mainly faces N. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 27% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyDense 89%
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 Beebe Hill right now?
The current estimate for Beebe Hill is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~7 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
Is Beebe Hill muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Beebe Hill?
Beebe Hill sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 27% 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 Beebe Hill take to dry after rain?
Beebe Hill usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Beebe Hill 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 Beebe Hill get snow in winter?
Rarely. Beebe Hill sits low and mild enough (around 1,447 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Beebe Hill?
Beebe Hill sits at roughly 1,447 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 3.7° grade with about 89% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.
When is the best time of year to ride Beebe Hill?
Snow rarely affects Beebe Hill. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 89%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,447 ft
- Average grade
- 3.7°
- Predominant aspect
- N-facing
Around Beebe Hill
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