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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Swampy Lakes has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 6 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 & soilSwampy Lakes is a mountain bike network in the Bend region of OR, riding on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. At 4,298 ft, Swampy Lakes rides E-facing ground that catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day; the nearly flat grade, around 1.2° on average, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Trails on the map here include Ticket to Ride, Grand Slam and COD.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 21%Open
- Elevation
- 4,298 ft
- Average grade
- 1.2°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyOpen 21%
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 Swampy Lakes
Named trails- Ticket to Ride
- Grand Slam
- COD
- Kent's Trail
- Voodoo
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 Bend, OR
Bend, ORFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Swampy Lakes right now?
As of the latest update, Swampy Lakes is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Swampy Lakes?
Swampy Lakes sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Swampy Lakes take to dry after rain?
Swampy Lakes usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Swampy Lakes get snow in winter?
Yes. At 4,298 ft, Swampy Lakes 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 Swampy Lakes?
Named trails at Swampy Lakes include Ticket to Ride, Grand Slam, COD, Kent's Trail and Voodoo. 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 Swampy Lakes 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 Swampy Lakes?
Swampy Lakes sits at roughly 4,298 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 1.2° grade with about 21% 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 Swampy Lakes?
The reliable season at Swampy Lakes runs late spring through fall: at around 4,298 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.