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High Desert Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · New Mexico 35.528° N  108.839° W   6,644 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
1.2″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
57°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.09 inches of rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/31, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Sun 11/1, 1.10 inches of rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, 0.25 inches of rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is High Desert Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 1.2″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 10am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, November 4th at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sunday, November 1st at 5am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, High Desert Trails has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at High Desert Trails

High Desert Trails is a mountain bike trail network in New Mexico. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,644 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.9° and a predominant SW-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

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainModerate

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

FAQ

Can you ride High Desert Trails right now?

The current estimate for High Desert Trails is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.2″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is High Desert Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 1.2″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at High Desert Trails?

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

How long does High Desert Trails take to dry after rain?

High Desert 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 High Desert Trails after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. 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 High Desert 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 High Desert Trails?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 6,644 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.9° and a predominant SW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
6,644 ft
Average grade
3.9°
Predominant aspect
SW-facing

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