Mills Peak

The current estimate for Mills Peak is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.

Mills Peak sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 35% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

Mills Peak usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

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.

Yes. At 6,204 ft, Mills Peak typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

Mills Peak sits at roughly 6,204 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 5.3° grade with about 49% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

Snow can limit riding at Mills Peak in winter, at around 6,204 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.