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Trail outlook
Is Fire Mountain Trails rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Fire Mountain Trails
Fire Mountain Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Pisgah & Brevard, NC. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 15.4° slope at 2,569 ft and mainly faces ESE. Its steep slopes shed water quickly after rain.
How these factors affect drying
SoilOrganic soil
The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.
CanopyDense 92%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
FAQ
Can you ride Fire Mountain Trails right now?
The current estimate for Fire Mountain Trails is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Fire Mountain Trails muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Fire Mountain Trails?
Fire Mountain Trails has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.
How long does Fire Mountain Trails take to dry after rain?
Fire Mountain Trails has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Fire Mountain Trails after rain?
Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.
Does Fire Mountain Trails get snow in winter?
Rarely. Fire Mountain Trails sits low and mild enough (around 2,569 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 Fire Mountain Trails?
Fire Mountain Trails sits at roughly 2,569 feet, faces mostly ESE, and averages a 15.4° grade with about 92% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the steep terrain sheds water quickly.
When is the best time of year to ride Fire Mountain Trails?
Snow rarely affects Fire Mountain Trails. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 92%Dense
- Elevation
- 2,569 ft
- Average grade
- 15.4°
- Predominant aspect
- ESE-facing