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Why Cloie Creek dries this way
Terrain & soilCloie Creek sits in the Dubuque, IA area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. The NNW-facing aspect keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear, and the gentle terrain, about a 2.4° average grade at 807 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 39%Partial
- Elevation
- 807 ft
- Average grade
- 2.4°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyPartial 39%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Around Cloie Creek
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Cloie Creek right now?
As of the latest update, Cloie Creek is Rideable now (PRIME). Good window for the next ~22 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Cloie Creek?
Cloie Creek sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Cloie Creek take to dry after rain?
Cloie Creek usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Cloie Creek get snow in winter?
Rarely. Cloie Creek sits low and mild enough (around 807 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 Cloie Creek?
Cloie Creek sits at roughly 807 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 2.4° grade with about 39% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Cloie Creek?
There is no real off-season at Cloie Creek: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.