Trail outlook
Is Mingus Mountain rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Mingus Mountain
Mingus Mountain is a mountain bike trail network in Sedona, AZ. The soil is very rocky loam and drains very fast. The terrain averages a 2.1° slope at 7,743 ft and mainly faces WSW. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 76% 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.
CanopyPartial 44%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
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 Mingus Mountain right now?
The current estimate for Mingus Mountain is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Mingus Mountain muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 76% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Mingus Mountain?
Mingus Mountain sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 76% 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 Mingus Mountain take to dry after rain?
Mingus Mountain drains fast: about 76% 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.
Can you ride Mingus Mountain 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 Mingus Mountain get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Mingus Mountain (around 7,743 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Mingus Mountain?
Mingus Mountain sits at roughly 7,743 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 2.1° grade with about 44% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.
When is the best time of year to ride Mingus Mountain?
Mingus Mountain usually has little snow, though winter cold snaps can interrupt riding. Recent rain and drying time matter throughout the year. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 44%Partial
- Elevation
- 7,743 ft
- Average grade
- 2.1°
- Predominant aspect
- WSW-facing