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Is Swan Creek Park rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Swan Creek Park
Swan Creek Park is a mountain bike trail network in Seattle & Snoqualmie, WA. The soil is gravelly sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.3° slope at 436 ft and mainly faces NW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 20% 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.
CanopyDense 73%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
FAQ
Can you ride Swan Creek Park right now?
The current estimate for Swan Creek Park is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~3 days. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Swan Creek Park muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Swan Creek Park?
Swan Creek Park sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 20% 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.
How long does Swan Creek Park take to dry after rain?
Swan Creek Park usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Swan Creek Park after rain?
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.
Does Swan Creek Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 436 ft, Swan Creek Park 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's the terrain and elevation like at Swan Creek Park?
Swan Creek Park sits at roughly 436 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 1.3° grade with about 73% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Swan Creek Park?
Snow can limit riding at Swan Creek Park in winter, at around 436 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 73%Dense
- Elevation
- 436 ft
- Average grade
- 1.3°
- Predominant aspect
- NW-facing
Around Swan Creek Park
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