Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin

The current estimate for Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.

Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 29% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Yes. At 7,064 ft, Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin 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.

Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin sits at roughly 7,064 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 6.7° grade with about 43% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

Snow can limit riding at Sierra Buttes / Lakes Basin in winter, at around 7,064 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.