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Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Mountain bike trail conditions · Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ 33.562° N  112.025° W   1,499 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
1.8″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
75°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.93 inches of rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/31, 0.83 inches of rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/1, 1.09 inches of rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 78 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 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 78 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 Phoenix Mountains Preserve rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 1.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Tuesday, November 3rd at 1pm
Dried back to DRY.
Tuesday, November 3rd at 7am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Saturday, October 31st at 6pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Phoenix Mountains Preserve has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 2, and too wet to ride on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Phoenix Mountains Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,499 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.8° and a predominant NW-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyOpen 0%

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

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Phoenix Mountains Preserve right now?

The current estimate for Phoenix Mountains Preserve is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is Phoenix Mountains Preserve muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 1.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

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

How long does Phoenix Mountains Preserve take to dry after rain?

Phoenix Mountains Preserve 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 Phoenix Mountains Preserve 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 Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

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 Phoenix Mountains Preserve?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,499 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.8° and a predominant NW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
1,499 ft
Average grade
3.8°
Predominant aspect
NW-facing

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