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Cholla Trail

Mountain bike trail conditions · Cedar City & Brian Head, UT 37.145° N  113.681° W   2,956 FT Verified

DUSTY: Rideable, very dry

Expect dust and loose corners.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
98°Fpartly cloudy

Updated Sep 12, 2026, 17:30 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Cholla Trail rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DUSTY: rideable, but very dry and loose over hardpack. No measurable rain in the past week.

FORECAST
DUSTY 7d 2026-09-05: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 6d 2026-09-06: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 5d 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 4d 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 3d 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 2d 2026-09-10: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
DUSTY 1d 2026-09-11: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook DUSTY
98° DUSTY Today 2026-09-12: 0.00 inches of rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook DUSTY
96° DUSTY SUN 2026-09-13: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook DUSTY
94° DUSTY MON 2026-09-14: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Clear, representative trail outlook DUSTY
93° DUSTY TUE 2026-09-15: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Clear, representative trail outlook DUSTY
94° DUSTY WED 2026-09-16: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Clear, representative trail outlook DUSTY
No measurable rain in the window. Over the tracked history, Cholla Trail has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 10 of them). Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Cholla Trail

Cholla Trail is a mountain bike trail network in Cedar City & Brian Head, UT. The soil is clay and holds water. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 2.2° slope at 2,956 ft and mainly faces E. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding.

CanopyOpen 0%

Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.

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 Cholla Trail right now?

The current estimate for Cholla Trail is DUSTY: rideable, very dry. Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Cholla Trail muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DUSTY). Clay soil can stay wet for several days. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Cholla Trail?

Cholla Trail sits on clay soil that holds water. Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding.

How long does Cholla Trail take to dry after rain?

Cholla Trail can need several days to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Can you ride Cholla Trail after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Cholla Trail get snow in winter?

Rarely. Cholla Trail sits low and mild enough (around 2,956 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 Cholla Trail?

Cholla Trail sits at roughly 2,956 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 2.2° grade with about 0% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Cholla Trail?

Snow rarely affects Cholla Trail. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Clayholds water
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
2,956 ft
Average grade
2.2°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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