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Papago Park

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

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
2.4″ of rain, 4d ago
Today
79°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then DUSTY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.86 inches of rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/31, 0.92 inches of rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/1, 1.59 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Papago Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 2.4″ of rain, 4d ago.

CHANGED
Tuesday, November 3rd at 4pm
Dried back to DRY.
Tuesday, November 3rd at 10am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Saturday, October 31st at 6pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Papago Park has been rideable on 5 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 2 of them), under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 4. 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. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,263 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.5° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 22% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Papago Park right now?

The current estimate for Papago Park is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 2.4″ of rain, 4d ago.

Is Papago Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 2.4″ of rain, 4d ago.

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

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Papago Park take to dry after rain?

Papago Park has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Papago Park?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Papago Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,263 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.5° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
1,263 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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