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Butterfield Canyon

Mountain bike trail conditions · Salt Lake City, UT 40.512° N  112.088° W   5,423 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Thursday, October 22nd at 8pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
62°Fheavy rain
  • Mon 10/12, 0.91 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, 0.16 inches of rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.76 inches of rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, 0.24 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

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

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

Conditions cover the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park trails. Follow posted trail directions and permitted uses; see Salt Lake County for park information. Official trail information

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Is Butterfield Canyon rideable today?

Loam's modeled verdict is DRY. Check official access, operating hours, and closures before riding. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 14th at 5am
Dried back to DRY.
Tuesday, October 13th at 9am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Monday, October 12th at 7pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Butterfield Canyon has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Butterfield Canyon

Butterfield Canyon is a mountain bike trail network in Salt Lake City, UT. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,423 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.6° and a predominant NE-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilRocky loam

The soil data includes about 47% 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.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Butterfield Canyon right now?

The current estimate for Butterfield Canyon is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~7 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Butterfield Canyon muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 47% rock fragments in the soil data. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Butterfield Canyon?

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

How long does Butterfield Canyon take to dry after rain?

Butterfield Canyon has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 47% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Butterfield Canyon after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Butterfield Canyon?

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 Butterfield Canyon?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,423 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.6° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rocky loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
5,423 ft
Average grade
2.6°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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