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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Mount Herman 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 & soilMount Herman is a mountain bike network in the Colorado Springs region of CO, riding on loam soil that drains well over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. The terrain here is gentle (a 3.9° average grade at 9,010 ft) and drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm, while the E-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day. Limbaugh Canyon Trail, Fall Mountain Peak Trail and Hell Creek Trail are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 32%Partial
- Elevation
- 9,010 ft
- Average grade
- 3.9°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyPartial 32%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Trails at Mount Herman
Named trails- Monument Trail
- Limbaugh Canyon Trail
- Fall Mountain Peak Trail
- Hell Creek Trail
- Mount Herman Trail
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.
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Colorado Springs, COFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Mount Herman right now?
As of the latest update, Mount Herman is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Mount Herman?
Mount Herman sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Mount Herman take to dry after rain?
Mount Herman usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Mount Herman get snow in winter?
Yes. At 9,010 ft, Mount Herman 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.
What trails are at Mount Herman?
Named trails at Mount Herman include Monument Trail, Limbaugh Canyon Trail, Fall Mountain Peak Trail, Hell Creek Trail and Mount Herman Trail. 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 Mount Herman 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 Mount Herman?
Mount Herman sits at roughly 9,010 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 3.9° grade with about 32% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, 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 Mount Herman?
The reliable season at Mount Herman runs late spring through fall: at around 9,010 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.