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Trail outlook
Is Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 7h ago.
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Soil and terrain at Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ)
Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) is a mountain bike trail network in Arizona. The soil is rocky sandy and drains fast. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 1° slope at 2,818 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilRocky sandy
About 47% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyOpen 0%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
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 Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) right now?
The current estimate for Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~4 days. 0.2″ of rain, 7h ago.
Is Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 47% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. 0.2″ of rain, 7h ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ)?
Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) sits on rocky sandy soil that drains fast. About 47% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. 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 Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) take to dry after rain?
Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) drains quicker than its soil type suggests, since about 47% of the ground is rock fragments. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Can you ride Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) 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 Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) get snow in winter?
Rarely. Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) sits low and mild enough (around 2,818 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ)?
Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ) sits at roughly 2,818 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 1° grade with about 0% 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 Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ)?
Snow rarely affects Fantasy Island (Tucson, AZ). 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
- Rocky sandydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 2,818 ft
- Average grade
- 1°
- Predominant aspect
- NNE-facing