Is Blowing Springs rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Blowing Springs
Blowing Springs is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil is very rocky loam and drains very fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.7° slope at 1,152 ft and mainly faces SSE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches. Trails here include Rabbit Hole Loop and Through the Looking Glass.
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 84%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
FAQ
Can you ride Blowing Springs right now?
The current estimate for Blowing Springs is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.
Is Blowing Springs muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 65% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Blowing Springs?
Blowing Springs sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
How long does Blowing Springs take to dry after rain?
Blowing Springs drains fast: about 65% of the ground is rock, so it sheds water and firms up much sooner than the soil type alone would suggest. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Blowing Springs after rain?
The rocky soil here drains quickly, but softer sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Blowing Springs get snow in winter?
Rarely. Blowing Springs sits low and mild enough (around 1,152 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Blowing Springs?
Trails at Blowing Springs include Blowing Springs-Connector, Rago, Back 40, Rabbit Hole Loop and Through the Looking Glass. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Blowing Springs?
Blowing Springs sits at roughly 1,152 feet, faces mostly SSE, and averages a 0.7° grade with about 84% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Blowing Springs?
Snow rarely affects Blowing Springs. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 84%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
- Average grade
- 0.7°
- Predominant aspect
- SSE-facing
Named trails
- Blowing Springs-Connector
- Rago
- Back 40
- Rabbit Hole Loop
- Through the Looking Glass
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.