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Horsethief Mesa

Mountain bike trail conditions · Santa Fe & Taos, NM 36.559° N  105.688° W   7,107 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 3am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 18h ago
Today
68°Flight rain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.20 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 0.52 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/24, 0.31 inches of rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sun 10/25, 0.08 inches of rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Horsethief Mesa rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 18h ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 3am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 21st at 9pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Horsethief Mesa has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Horsethief Mesa

Horsethief Mesa is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Fe & Taos, NM. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,107 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.1° and a predominant WNW-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

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 17%

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

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Horsethief Mesa right now?

The current estimate for Horsethief Mesa is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~10 hours. 0.2″ of rain, 18h ago.

Is Horsethief Mesa muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.2″ of rain, 18h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Horsethief Mesa?

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

How long does Horsethief Mesa take to dry after rain?

Horsethief Mesa 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 Horsethief Mesa after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. 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 Horsethief Mesa?

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 Horsethief Mesa?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,107 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.1° and a predominant WNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
17%Open
Elevation
7,107 ft
Average grade
1.1°
Predominant aspect
WNW-facing

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