LoamMoisture outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Raging River has been rideable (PRIME) on 6 of the last 8 days, and too wet to ride on 2. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilRaging River sits in the Seattle & Snoqualmie, WA area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. The terrain here is rolling (a 6.7° average grade at 2,979 ft) and drains steadily rather than pooling, while the SE-facing aspect soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 82%Dense
- Elevation
- 2,979 ft
- Average grade
- 6.7°
- Predominant aspect
- SE-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.
CanopyDense 82%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
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Can you ride Raging River right now?
As of the latest update, Raging River is Rideable now (PRIME). Trails are dry, excuses aren't. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Raging River?
Raging River 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 Raging River take to dry after rain?
Raging River usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Raging River get snow in winter?
Yes. At 2,979 ft, Raging River 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's the terrain and elevation like at Raging River?
Raging River sits at roughly 2,979 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 6.7° grade with about 82% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, and the rolling grade means it drains at a steady clip. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Raging River?
The reliable season at Raging River runs late spring through fall: at around 2,979 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.