Western Gateway

The current estimate for Western Gateway is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). About 60% of the ground here is rock, so it drains faster than its soil type alone suggests. No measurable rain in the past week.

Western Gateway sits on rocky loam soil that drains fast. About 60% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Western Gateway drains quicker than its soil type suggests, since about 60% of the ground is rock fragments. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

The rocky soil here drains quickly, but softer sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Western Gateway (around 4,321 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.

Trails at Western Gateway include Old Post Trail, Roundabout, Carroll Canyon Trail, Saddle Up and Ridge. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

Western Gateway sits at roughly 4,321 feet, faces mostly SSE, and averages a 3.5° grade with about 15% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

Western Gateway usually has little snow, though winter cold snaps can interrupt riding. Recent rain and drying time matter throughout the year. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.