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Trail outlook
Is Cathedral Pines rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.4″ of rain, 4d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Cathedral Pines
Cathedral Pines is a mountain bike trail network in Long Island, NY. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.4° slope at 108 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 84%
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 Pines right now?
The current estimate for Cathedral Pines is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.4″ of rain, 4d ago.
Is Cathedral Pines muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.4″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Cathedral Pines?
Cathedral Pines sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain. 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 Pines take to dry after rain?
Cathedral Pines 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 Pines 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 Pines get snow in winter?
Rarely. Cathedral Pines sits low and mild enough (around 108 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 Pines?
Cathedral Pines sits at roughly 108 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 0.4° grade with about 84% 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 Pines?
Snow rarely affects Cathedral Pines. 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
- Sandydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 84%Dense
- Elevation
- 108 ft
- Average grade
- 0.4°
- Predominant aspect
- SSW-facing