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Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)

Mountain bike trail conditions · Colorado 40.462° N  106.905° W   7,461 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Thursday, October 22nd at 7pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 8d ago
Today
62°Frain
  • Mon 10/12, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 0.30 inches of rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION
  • Wed 10/14, 0.28 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.30 inches of rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:25 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 Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 15th at 3am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 14th at 3pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Monday, October 12th at 12pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)

Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) is a mountain bike trail network in Colorado. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,461 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.9° and a predominant WSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Yampa River Core Trail, Bluffs Loop and Lupine. 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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 20% 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 48%

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

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) right now?

The current estimate for Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~4 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

Is Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)?

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

How long does Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) take to dry after rain?

Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) 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 Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)?

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 trails are at Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)?

Trails at Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs) include Yampa River Core Trail, Bluffs Loop, Lupine, Sanctuary Trail and NPR 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 Emerald Mountain (Steamboat Springs)?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,461 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.9° and a predominant WSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
48%Partial
Elevation
7,461 ft
Average grade
6.9°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

Named trails

  • Yampa River Core Trail
  • Bluffs Loop
  • Lupine
  • Sanctuary Trail
  • NPR 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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