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Trail outlook
Is Cathedral Hills rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Cathedral Hills
Cathedral Hills is a mountain bike trail network in Oregon. The soil is gravelly sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.3° slope at 1,381 ft and mainly faces S. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 16% 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.
CanopyDense 78%
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 Cathedral Hills right now?
The current estimate for Cathedral Hills is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Cathedral Hills muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Cathedral Hills?
Cathedral Hills sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 16% 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.
How long does Cathedral Hills take to dry after rain?
Cathedral Hills usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Cathedral Hills after rain?
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.
Does Cathedral Hills get snow in winter?
Rarely. Cathedral Hills sits low and mild enough (around 1,381 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Cathedral Hills?
Cathedral Hills sits at roughly 1,381 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 1.3° grade with about 78% 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 Cathedral Hills?
Snow rarely affects Cathedral Hills. 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
- Gravelly sandydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 78%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,381 ft
- Average grade
- 1.3°
- Predominant aspect
- S-facing