Cline Buttes

The current estimate for Cline Buttes is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.

Cline Buttes sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Cline Buttes usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

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.

Yes. At 4,085 ft, Cline Buttes typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

Cline Buttes sits at roughly 4,085 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 0.9° 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.

Snow can limit riding at Cline Buttes in winter, at around 4,085 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.