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Is Slaughter Pen rideable today?
Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Slaughter Pen
Slaughter Pen is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,276 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.7° and a predominant ENE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include All American, Angus Chute and Black Apple Creek. 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.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
The soil data includes about 35% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.
CanopyPartial 53%
Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.
TerrainGentle
Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.
FAQ
Can you ride Slaughter Pen right now?
The current estimate for Slaughter Pen is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~6 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.
Is Slaughter Pen muddy right now?
Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Slaughter Pen?
The soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.
How long does Slaughter Pen take to dry after rain?
Slaughter Pen has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.
Can you ride Slaughter Pen after rain?
Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. 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 Slaughter Pen?
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 trails are at Slaughter Pen?
Trails at Slaughter Pen include All American, Angus Chute, Black Apple Creek, Tristan's Trail and Action Alley. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Slaughter Pen?
Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,276 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.7° and a predominant ENE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrainage input
- Terrain
- Gentleterrain slope
- Tree cover
- 53%Partial
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- Average grade
- 0.7°
- Predominant aspect
- ENE-facing
Named trails
- All American
- Angus Chute
- Black Apple Creek
- Tristan's Trail
- Action Alley
This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.