Horse Butte

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

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.

Horse Butte has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

Horse Butte has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

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.

Yes. At 4,137 ft, Horse Butte typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

Trails at Horse Butte include Coyote Loop Trail Number 62 and Swamp Wells Trail Number 61. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

Horse Butte sits at roughly 4,137 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 2.1° grade with about 36% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

Snow can limit riding at Horse Butte in winter, at around 4,137 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.