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Papago Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ 33.458° N  111.954° W   1,263 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 5d ago
Today
101°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: DUSTY then PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:52 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 12. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Papago Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

CHANGED
Tue 155am
Dried back to PRIME.
Tue 154am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Papago Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 1 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Papago Park

Papago Park is a mountain bike trail network in Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 1.5° slope at 1,263 ft and mainly faces S. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

About 22% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

CanopyOpen 0%

Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.

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 Papago Park right now?

The current estimate for Papago Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is Papago Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Papago Park?

Papago Park sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 22% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

How long does Papago Park take to dry after rain?

Papago Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Can you ride Papago Park after rain?

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.

Does Papago Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Papago Park sits low and mild enough (around 1,263 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 Papago Park?

Papago Park sits at roughly 1,263 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 0% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Papago Park?

Snow rarely affects Papago Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
1,263 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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