Is Centennial Park rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 7.3° slope at 1,526 ft and mainly faces E. Its rolling slopes drain steadily. Trails here include World Cup, Learner's Permit and Junk Drawer.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 34% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyDense 92%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
FAQ
Can you ride Centennial Park right now?
The current estimate for Centennial Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.
Is Centennial Park muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Centennial Park?
Centennial Park sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 34% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Centennial Park take to dry after rain?
Centennial Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Centennial Park after rain?
Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Centennial Park get snow in winter?
Rarely. Centennial Park sits low and mild enough (around 1,526 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Centennial Park?
Trails at Centennial Park include Fayetteville Traverse, World Cup, Learner's Permit, Junk Drawer and Chasing Gold. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Centennial Park?
Centennial Park sits at roughly 1,526 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 7.3° grade with about 92% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.
When is the best time of year to ride Centennial Park?
Snow rarely affects Centennial Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 92%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,526 ft
- Average grade
- 7.3°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing
Named trails
- Fayetteville Traverse
- World Cup
- Learner's Permit
- Junk Drawer
- Chasing Gold
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.