Is Coler Mountain Bike Preserve rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.8″ of rain, 7d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil is very rocky loam and drains very fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.1° slope at 1,230 ft and mainly faces NNW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches. Trails here include Esther's, Oscar's Loop and Lor-Axe.
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 84%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve right now?
The current estimate for Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.8″ of rain, 7d ago.
Is Coler Mountain Bike Preserve muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 65% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. 0.8″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. 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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve take to dry after rain?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve drains fast: about 65% of the ground is rock, so it sheds water and firms up much sooner than the soil type alone would suggest. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Coler Mountain Bike Preserve after rain?
The rocky soil here drains quickly, but softer sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Coler Mountain Bike Preserve get snow in winter?
Rarely. Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits low and mild enough (around 1,230 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve include Esther's, Oscar's Loop, Lor-Axe, Here's Johnny and Good Vibrations. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits at roughly 1,230 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 84% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Snow rarely affects Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 84%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,230 ft
- Average grade
- 1.1°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-facing
Named trails
- Esther's
- Oscar's Loop
- Lor-Axe
- Here's Johnny
- Good Vibrations
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Around Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
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