Is Crested Butte Town Trails rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Crested Butte Town Trails
Crested Butte Town Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Crested Butte, CO. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. The terrain averages a 5.7° slope at 8,974 ft and mainly faces ENE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily. Trails here include Woods Walk, Lupine Trail and Upper Lower.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyPartial 46%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
FAQ
Can you ride Crested Butte Town Trails right now?
The current estimate for Crested Butte Town Trails is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~4 days. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.
Is Crested Butte Town Trails muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Crested Butte Town Trails?
Crested Butte Town Trails sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Crested Butte Town Trails take to dry after rain?
Crested Butte Town Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Can you ride Crested Butte Town Trails after rain?
Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Crested Butte Town Trails get snow in winter?
Yes. At 8,974 ft, Crested Butte Town Trails 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.
What trails are at Crested Butte Town Trails?
Trails at Crested Butte Town Trails include Woods Walk, Lupine Trail, Upper Lower, Loop Section and Budd Trail. 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 Crested Butte Town Trails?
Crested Butte Town Trails sits at roughly 8,974 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 5.7° grade with about 46% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.
When is the best time of year to ride Crested Butte Town Trails?
Snow can limit riding at Crested Butte Town Trails in winter, at around 8,974 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 46%Partial
- Elevation
- 8,974 ft
- Average grade
- 5.7°
- Predominant aspect
- ENE-facing
Named trails
- Woods Walk
- Lupine Trail
- Upper Lower
- Loop Section
- Budd Trail
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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