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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Brush Creek has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilBrush Creek (Crested Butte, CO) rides on loam soil that drains well over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The terrain here is rolling (a 7.3° average grade at 9,403 ft) and drains steadily rather than pooling, while the WNW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture. Named trails in this network include Strawberry Trail, Teocalli Ridge Trail and Strand Hill Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 57%Partial
- Elevation
- 9,403 ft
- Average grade
- 7.3°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyPartial 57%
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.
Trails at Brush Creek
Named trails- Strawberry Trail
- Teocalli Ridge Trail
- Strand Hill Trail
- Farris Creek Trail
- Brush Creek Shortcut
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Crested Butte, COFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Brush Creek right now?
As of the latest update, Brush Creek is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Brush Creek?
Brush Creek sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Brush Creek take to dry after rain?
Brush Creek usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does Brush Creek get snow in winter?
Yes. At 9,403 ft, Brush Creek 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 trails are at Brush Creek?
Named trails at Brush Creek include Strawberry Trail, Teocalli Ridge Trail, Strand Hill Trail, Farris Creek Trail and Brush Creek Shortcut. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Brush Creek as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Brush Creek?
Brush Creek sits at roughly 9,403 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 7.3° grade with about 57% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the rolling grade means it drains at a steady clip. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Brush Creek?
The reliable season at Brush Creek runs late spring through fall: at around 9,403 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.