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Penitente Canyon

Mountain bike trail conditions · Colorado 37.833° N  106.289° W   8,071 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Thursday, October 22nd at 2pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
50°Fheavy rain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, 0.14 inches of rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.27 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.65 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, 0.41 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, 0.37 inches of rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/25, 0.52 inches of rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Penitente Canyon rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.5″ of rain, in the last hour.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Penitente Canyon has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Penitente Canyon

Penitente Canyon is a mountain bike trail network in Colorado. 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 8,071 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.3° and a predominant SSE-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 34% 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 Penitente Canyon right now?

The current estimate for Penitente Canyon is CAUTION: use judgment. No rideable window yet. More rain arrives before the trail finishes drying. 0.5″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Penitente Canyon muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.5″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Penitente Canyon?

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 Penitente Canyon take to dry after rain?

Penitente Canyon 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 Penitente Canyon 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 Penitente Canyon?

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 Penitente Canyon?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 8,071 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.3° and a predominant SSE-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
8,071 ft
Average grade
2.3°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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