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Phoenix Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Aug 14

Phoenix gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
76 of 104 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 23Tacky / good 22Dusty / loose 31Soft — ride gently 22Muddy — stay off 6
Air quality
AQI 56 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails1,030–2,073 ft
72°typical 84°–105°F113°
High country2,549–3,819 ft
67°typical 77°–99°F108°
60°80°100°120°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 39%Clay 39%Decomposed granite 16%Mixed 5%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Phoenix right now

Right now about 76 of 104 gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix are reading dry and rideable, with 28 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Phoenix gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix rideable right now?

76 of 104 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix are reading dry and rideable today, while 28 are still soft after recent rain. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.

Where can I ride gravel near Phoenix?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Phoenix include Flatlands, City of Phoenix, East Casino Circle and East Clarendon Avenue. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.

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