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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Stratton Open Space has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 4 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 & soilStratton Open Space sits in the Colorado Springs, CO area, on clay soil that holds water 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 5,883 ft, Stratton Open Space rides ESE-facing ground that catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day; the nearly flat grade, around 0.9° on average, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Trails on the map here include Academy Trail and Fountain Creek Regional Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Clayholds water
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 12%Open
- Elevation
- 5,883 ft
- Average grade
- 0.9°
- Predominant aspect
- ESE-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilClay
Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding.
CanopyOpen 12%
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 Stratton Open Space
Named trails- Academy Trail
- Fountain Creek Regional 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 Stratton Open Space right now?
As of the latest update, Stratton Open Space is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 1d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space sits on clay soil that holds water. Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding.
How long does Stratton Open Space take to dry after rain?
Stratton Open Space can need several days to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Stratton Open Space get snow in winter?
Yes. At 5,883 ft, Stratton 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 Stratton Open Space?
Named trails at Stratton Open Space include Academy Trail and Fountain Creek Regional 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 Stratton 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 Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space sits at roughly 5,883 feet, faces mostly ESE, and averages a 0.9° grade with about 12% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Stratton Open Space?
The reliable season at Stratton Open Space runs late spring through fall: at around 5,883 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.