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Red Hills

Mountain bike trail conditions · Tahoe & Truckee, CA 37.835° N  120.465° W   1,184 FT Verified

DUSTY: Rideable, very dry

Wednesday, October 21st Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
89°Fclear
  • Wed 10/7, no measurable rain, daily high 98 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Thu 10/8, no measurable rain, daily high 97 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/9, no measurable rain, daily high 91 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/10, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/11, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Today, Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.25 inches of rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then CAUTION then DUSTY then CAUTION then DUSTY then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Red Hills rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DUSTY: rideable, but very dry and loose over hardpack. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, Red Hills has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 10 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Red Hills

Red Hills is a mountain bike trail network in Tahoe & Truckee, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as very rocky loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,184 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.5° and a predominant ESE-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

SoilVery rocky loam

The soil data includes about 75% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. 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 Red Hills right now?

The current estimate for Red Hills is DUSTY: rideable, very dry. Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Red Hills muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DUSTY). The drying model accounts for about 75% rock fragments in the soil data. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Red Hills?

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

How long does Red Hills take to dry after rain?

Red Hills has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 75% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Red Hills after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. 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 Red Hills?

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 Red Hills?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,184 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.5° and a predominant ESE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Very rocky loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
1,184 ft
Average grade
4.5°
Predominant aspect
ESE-facing

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