LoamLittle Sugar
Mountain bike trail conditions · Bentonville & NWA, AR
Rideable now
Get out there. Rain hits in ~19hrs
- Recent rain0.9″ of rain, 4d ago
- Next rain~19h
Sitting in the Bentonville & NWA region of AR, Little Sugar is defined by its mixed drainage soil and flat, partial shade ground. Those traits, more than the forecast alone, drive when this network is actually rideable.
Environmental profile
Little Sugar’s drying behavior comes down to what Loam measures for this exact location:
This network sits on mixed or loamy soil — a blend of particle sizes that balances water retention with reasonable drainage. Drying time falls between sandy and clay soils, typically a day or two after significant rain.
A mix of shaded and open sections. Sun-exposed stretches dry quickly while tree-covered sections hold moisture longer, so conditions can vary noticeably across the network — rideable in one zone, still damp in another.
Flat trails have nowhere for water to go. Low spots and natural depressions collect standing water and mud that lingers well after the rain stops, so these networks often stay wet longer than the weather alone suggests.
Slopes here are predominantly southwest-facing, with about 24% rock fragment content in the soil — a factor in how fast the surface sheds water and dries.
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FAQ
Can you ride Little Sugar right now?
As of the latest update, Little Sugar is Rideable now (PRIME). Get out there. Rain hits in ~19hrs 0.9″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Little Sugar?
Little Sugar sits on mixed drainage ground (Gravelly silt loam). This network sits on mixed or loamy soil — a blend of particle sizes that balances water retention with reasonable drainage. Drying time falls between sandy and clay soils, typically a day or two after significant rain.
How long does Little Sugar take to dry after rain?
On its mixed drainage soil, Little Sugar typically takes about a day or two to dry after significant rain, and its flat terrain can hold water longer in low spots.
Does Little Sugar get snow in winter?
Yes — Little Sugar is in a marginal snow climate, so winter riding can be limited by snowpack or freeze-thaw. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen.