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Trail outlook
Is City of Rocks rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is DUSTY: rideable, but very dry and loose over hardpack. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at City of Rocks
City of Rocks is a mountain bike trail network in New Mexico. The soil is gravelly clay and drains fast. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 1.1° slope at 5,269 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly clay
About 27% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain clay. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
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 City of Rocks right now?
The current estimate for City of Rocks is DUSTY: rideable, very dry. Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is City of Rocks 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 City of Rocks?
City of Rocks sits on gravelly clay soil that drains fast. About 27% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain clay. 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 City of Rocks take to dry after rain?
City of Rocks can need several days to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Can you ride City of Rocks 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 City of Rocks get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to City of Rocks (around 5,269 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What's the terrain and elevation like at City of Rocks?
City of Rocks sits at roughly 5,269 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 0% 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 City of Rocks?
City of Rocks 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.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly claydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 5,269 ft
- Average grade
- 1.1°
- Predominant aspect
- SSW-facing