LoamTrail outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, North Cheyenne Cañon Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 4 of them). 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 & soilNorth Cheyenne Cañon Park (Colorado Springs, CO) rides on loam soil that drains well over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The SE-facing aspect soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier, and the steep terrain, about a 17.5° average grade at 7,474 ft, sheds water fast once the rain stops. Named trails in this network include Captain Jack's Trail, Columbine Trail and Ladders.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 34%Partial
- Elevation
- 7,474 ft
- Average grade
- 17.5°
- Predominant aspect
- SE-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 34%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
Trails at North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Named trails- Captain Jack's Trail
- Columbine Trail
- Ladders
- Chamberlain
- Meadows 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.
Nearby networks in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, COFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride North Cheyenne Cañon Park right now?
As of the latest update, North Cheyenne Cañon Park is Rideable now (PRIME). Good window for the next ~5 hours. 1.2″ of rain, 21h ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at North Cheyenne Cañon Park?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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 North Cheyenne Cañon Park take to dry after rain?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does North Cheyenne Cañon Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 7,474 ft, North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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 North Cheyenne Cañon Park?
Named trails at North Cheyenne Cañon Park include Captain Jack's Trail, Columbine Trail, Ladders, Chamberlain and Meadows 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 North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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 North Cheyenne Cañon Park?
North Cheyenne Cañon Park sits at roughly 7,474 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 17.5° grade with about 34% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, and the steep grade means it sheds water quickly. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride North Cheyenne Cañon Park?
The reliable season at North Cheyenne Cañon Park runs late spring through fall: at around 7,474 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.