Dry Creek

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

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 50% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. No measurable rain in the past week.

Dry Creek sits on rocky clay soil that drains fast. About 50% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain clay. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Dry Creek drains quicker than its soil type suggests, since about 50% of the ground is rock fragments. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

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.

Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Dry Creek (around 4,662 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.

Trails at Dry Creek include Girdner, Chuckwagon Trail, Mescal Trail, Cockscomb Trail and Dawa Trail. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

Dry Creek sits at roughly 4,662 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 1.6° grade with about 18% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

Dry Creek usually has little snow, though winter cold snaps can interrupt riding. Recent rain and drying time matter throughout the year. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.