LoamTrail outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Phil's Trail has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 6 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 & soilPhil's Trail is a mountain bike network in the Bend region of OR, riding on loam soil that drains well over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. At 3,983 ft, Phil's Trail rides NNW-facing ground that keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear; the gentle grade, around 3.1° on average, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Named trails in this network include KGB, Marvin's Garden and Ben's Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 53%Partial
- Elevation
- 3,983 ft
- Average grade
- 3.1°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-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 53%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Trails at Phil's Trail
Named trails- KGB
- Marvin's Garden
- Kent's Trail
- Ben's Trail
- MTB
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 Bend, OR
Bend, ORFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Phil's Trail right now?
As of the latest update, Phil's Trail is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Phil's Trail?
Phil's Trail 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 Phil's Trail take to dry after rain?
Phil's Trail usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Phil's Trail get snow in winter?
Yes. At 3,983 ft, Phil's Trail 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 Phil's Trail?
Named trails at Phil's Trail include KGB, Marvin's Garden, Kent's Trail, Ben's Trail and MTB. 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 Phil's Trail 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 Phil's Trail?
Phil's Trail sits at roughly 3,983 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 3.1° grade with about 53% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Phil's Trail?
The reliable season at Phil's Trail runs late spring through fall: at around 3,983 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.