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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Kessler Mountain has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilKessler Mountain (Bentonville & NWA, AR) rides on sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The SSW-facing aspect soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier, and the gentle terrain, about a 3.6° average grade at 1,316 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Trails on the map here include Oak Loop, Pop Rocks and Pine Loop.
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 5%Open
- Elevation
- 1,316 ft
- Average grade
- 3.6°
- Predominant aspect
- SSW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyOpen 5%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Trails at Kessler Mountain
Named trails- Oak Loop
- Pop Rocks
- Pine Loop
- Red Rum
- Chunky
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby networks in Bentonville & NWA, AR
Bentonville & NWA, ARFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Kessler Mountain right now?
As of the latest update, Kessler Mountain is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Kessler Mountain?
Kessler Mountain sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Kessler Mountain take to dry after rain?
Kessler Mountain usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Kessler Mountain get snow in winter?
Rarely. Kessler Mountain sits low and mild enough (around 1,316 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Kessler Mountain?
Named trails at Kessler Mountain include Oak Loop, Pop Rocks, Pine Loop, Red Rum and Chunky. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Kessler Mountain as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Kessler Mountain?
Kessler Mountain sits at roughly 1,316 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 3.6° grade with about 5% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Kessler Mountain?
There is no real off-season at Kessler Mountain: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.