Captain Ahab/Amasa Back

The current estimate for Captain Ahab/Amasa Back is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.

Captain Ahab/Amasa Back sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Captain Ahab/Amasa Back usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Captain Ahab/Amasa Back (around 4,173 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.

Trails at Captain Ahab/Amasa Back include Captain Ahab Trail, HyMasa Trail, Jackson, Cliff Hanger Trail and Amasa Back. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

Captain Ahab/Amasa Back sits at roughly 4,173 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 5.6° grade with about 0% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

Captain Ahab/Amasa Back usually has little snow, though winter cold snaps can interrupt riding. Recent rain and drying time matter throughout the year. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.