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City of Rocks

Mountain bike trail conditions · New Mexico 32.590° N  107.975° W   5,269 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.9″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
64°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, 0.14 inches of rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, 0.94 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:45 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is City of Rocks rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Monday, November 2nd at 12pm
Dried back to DRY.
Monday, November 2nd at 6am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sunday, November 1st at 4pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, City of Rocks has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at City of Rocks

City of Rocks is a mountain bike trail network in New Mexico. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly clay. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,269 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.1° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly clay

The soil data includes about 27% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride City of Rocks right now?

The current estimate for City of Rocks is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is City of Rocks muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 0.9″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at City of Rocks?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does City of Rocks take to dry after rain?

City of Rocks has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

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.

What does a frozen condition mean at City of Rocks?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at City of Rocks?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,269 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.1° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
5,269 ft
Average grade
1.1°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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