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Is Little Sugar rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.1″ of rain, 7d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Little Sugar
Little Sugar is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil is very rocky loam and drains very fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.8° slope at 1,165 ft and mainly faces ENE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches. Trails here include Tunnel Vision 7, Landline and Sugar Bridge.
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 80%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
FAQ
Can you ride Little Sugar right now?
The current estimate for Little Sugar is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.1″ of rain, 7d ago.
Is Little Sugar muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 65% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. 1.1″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Little Sugar?
Little Sugar sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
How long does Little Sugar take to dry after rain?
Little Sugar drains fast: about 65% of the ground is rock, so it sheds water and firms up much sooner than the soil type alone would suggest. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Little Sugar after rain?
The rocky soil here drains quickly, but softer sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Little Sugar get snow in winter?
Rarely. Little Sugar sits low and mild enough (around 1,165 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 Little Sugar?
Trails at Little Sugar include Tunnel Vision 7, Landline, Sugar Bridge, Back 40 and Tweety Bird. 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 Little Sugar?
Little Sugar sits at roughly 1,165 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 1.8° grade with about 80% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Little Sugar?
Snow rarely affects Little Sugar. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 80%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- Average grade
- 1.8°
- Predominant aspect
- ENE-facing
Named trails
- Tunnel Vision 7
- Landline
- Sugar Bridge
- Back 40
- Tweety Bird
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.