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Trail outlook
Is Otis 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 Otis
Otis is a mountain bike trail network in Cape Cod, MA. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.5° slope at 89 ft and mainly faces WNW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyDense 86%
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 Otis right now?
The current estimate for Otis is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~22 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Otis muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Otis?
Otis sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Otis take to dry after rain?
Otis usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Otis after rain?
Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Otis get snow in winter?
Rarely. Otis sits low and mild enough (around 89 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Otis?
Otis sits at roughly 89 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 86% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Otis?
Snow rarely affects Otis. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 86%Dense
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- Average grade
- 1.5°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing