LoamTrail outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Red Rock Canyon Open Space has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 3 of them), and under a caution advisory on 1. 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 & soilRed Rock Canyon Open Space sits in the Colorado Springs, CO area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. 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. At 6,467 ft, Red Rock Canyon Open Space rides NNE-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 2.4° on average, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Midland trail, Rim Trail and Sand Canyon Trail are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 10%Open
- Elevation
- 6,467 ft
- Average grade
- 2.4°
- Predominant aspect
- NNE-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.
CanopyOpen 10%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Trails at Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Named trails- Midland trail
- Rim Trail
- Sand Canyon Trail
- Mesa Trail
- Greenlee Trail
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 Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, COFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Red Rock Canyon Open Space right now?
As of the latest update, Red Rock Canyon Open Space is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.9″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Red Rock Canyon Open Space?
Red Rock Canyon Open Space 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 Red Rock Canyon Open Space take to dry after rain?
Red Rock Canyon Open Space usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Red Rock Canyon Open Space get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,467 ft, Red Rock Canyon Open Space 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 Red Rock Canyon Open Space?
Named trails at Red Rock Canyon Open Space include Midland trail, Rim Trail, Sand Canyon Trail, Mesa Trail and Greenlee Trail. 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 Red Rock Canyon Open Space 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 Red Rock Canyon Open Space?
Red Rock Canyon Open Space sits at roughly 6,467 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 2.4° grade with about 10% 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 Red Rock Canyon Open Space?
The reliable season at Red Rock Canyon Open Space runs late spring through fall: at around 6,467 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.