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Dale Ball Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Santa Fe & Taos, NM 35.674° N  105.892° W   7,878 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 12pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 19h ago
Today
65°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 1.63 inches of rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, 0.73 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/25, 0.17 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Dale Ball Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 19h ago.

Over the tracked history, Dale Ball Trails has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Dale Ball Trails

Dale Ball Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Fe & Taos, NM. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly sandy. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,878 ft, an average terrain slope of 9.7° and a predominant W-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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly sandy

The soil data includes about 25% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyPartial 35%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Dale Ball Trails right now?

The current estimate for Dale Ball Trails is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~23 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 19h ago.

Is Dale Ball Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.1″ of rain, 19h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Dale Ball Trails?

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

How long does Dale Ball Trails take to dry after rain?

Dale Ball Trails 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 Dale Ball Trails after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Dale Ball Trails?

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 Dale Ball Trails?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,878 ft, an average terrain slope of 9.7° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly sandydrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
35%Partial
Elevation
7,878 ft
Average grade
9.7°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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