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Is Caja del Rio rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 11h ago.
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Soil and terrain at Caja del Rio
Caja del Rio is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Fe & Taos, NM. 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 7,087 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.1° and a predominant NW-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 these factors affect drying
SoilRocky loam
The soil data includes about 50% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.
CanopyOpen 23%
Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.
TerrainModerate
Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.
FAQ
Can you ride Caja del Rio right now?
The current estimate for Caja del Rio is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~9 hours. 0.2″ of rain, 11h ago.
Is Caja del Rio muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 50% rock fragments in the soil data. 0.2″ of rain, 11h ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Caja del Rio?
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 Caja del Rio take to dry after rain?
Caja del Rio has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 50% 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 Caja del Rio 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 Caja del Rio?
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 Caja del Rio?
Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,087 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.1° and a predominant NW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Rocky loamdrainage input
- Terrain
- Moderateterrain slope
- Tree cover
- 23%Open
- Elevation
- 7,087 ft
- Average grade
- 6.1°
- Predominant aspect
- NW-facing