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Is Horse Butte rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Horse Butte
Horse Butte is a mountain bike trail network in Bend, OR. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 4,137 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° and a predominant N-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Bessie Butte Trail, Swamp Wells Trail Number 61 and Coyote Loop Trail Number 62. 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 these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.
CanopyPartial 36%
Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.
TerrainGentle
Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.
FAQ
Can you ride Horse Butte right now?
The current estimate for Horse Butte is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Horse Butte muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Horse Butte?
The soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.
How long does Horse Butte take to dry after rain?
Horse Butte 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 Horse Butte after rain?
Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Horse Butte?
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 Horse Butte?
Trails at Horse Butte include Bessie Butte Trail, Swamp Wells Trail Number 61, Coyote Loop Trail Number 62 and Arnold Ice Cave Trail Number 63. 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 Horse Butte?
Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 4,137 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° and a predominant N-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrainage input
- Terrain
- Gentleterrain slope
- Tree cover
- 36%Partial
- Elevation
- 4,137 ft
- Average grade
- 2.1°
- Predominant aspect
- N-facing
Named trails
- Bessie Butte Trail
- Swamp Wells Trail Number 61
- Coyote Loop Trail Number 62
- Arnold Ice Cave Trail Number 63
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.