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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Slickrock has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 1 of them). 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 & soilSlickrock sits in the Moab, UT area, on sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. 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. The terrain here is gentle (a 3.2° average grade at 4,613 ft) and drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm, while the NW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture. Above Abyss, Slickrock Practice Loop and Slickrock are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 4,613 ft
- Average grade
- 3.2°
- Predominant aspect
- NW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyOpen 0%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Trails at Slickrock
Named trails- Above Abyss
- Slickrock Practice Loop
- Slickrock
- Prospector
- Hell's Route
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 Moab, UT
Moab, UTFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Slickrock right now?
As of the latest update, Slickrock is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. 0.1″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Slickrock?
Slickrock sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Slickrock take to dry after rain?
Slickrock usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Slickrock get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Slickrock (around 4,613 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What trails are at Slickrock?
Named trails at Slickrock include Above Abyss, Slickrock Practice Loop, Slickrock, Prospector and Hell's Route. 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 Slickrock 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 Slickrock?
Slickrock sits at roughly 4,613 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 3.2° grade with about 0% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, 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 Slickrock?
Slickrock rides most of the year. Winter cold snaps can pause it briefly, but the day-to-day question is rain and drying, not the season. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.