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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Section 16 has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. 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 & soilSection 16 (Colorado Springs, CO) rides on rocky sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that sheds water and dries quickly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. At 7,146 ft, Section 16 rides E-facing ground that catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day; the steep grade, around 12.6° on average, sheds water fast once the rain stops. Named trails in this network include Ute Indian Trail, Barr Trail and Ute Pass Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Rocky sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 46%Partial
- Elevation
- 7,146 ft
- Average grade
- 12.6°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilRocky sandy
About 40% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
CanopyPartial 46%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
Trails at Section 16
Named trails- Ute Indian Trail
- Barr Trail
- Ute Pass Trail
- Fremont Experimental Forest Trail
- Eagles Nest/Mt Crest 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.
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Colorado Springs, COFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Section 16 right now?
As of the latest update, Section 16 is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Section 16?
Section 16 sits on rocky sandy soil that drains fast. About 40% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
How long does Section 16 take to dry after rain?
Section 16 drains quicker than its soil type suggests, since about 40% of the ground is rock fragments. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying.
Does Section 16 get snow in winter?
Yes. At 7,146 ft, Section 16 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 Section 16?
Named trails at Section 16 include Ute Indian Trail, Barr Trail, Ute Pass Trail, Fremont Experimental Forest Trail and Eagles Nest/Mt Crest 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 Section 16 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 Section 16?
Section 16 sits at roughly 7,146 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 12.6° grade with about 46% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, and the steep grade means it sheds water quickly. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Section 16?
The reliable season at Section 16 runs late spring through fall: at around 7,146 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.