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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 · Oct 16

Phoenix gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
25 of 104 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 25Soft — ride gently 55Muddy — stay off 24
Air quality
AQI 40 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails1,030–2,090 ft
57°typical 65°–80°F88°
High country2,592–3,701 ft
53°typical 56°–71°F77°
50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 39%Clay 39%Sandy 16%Mixed 5%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Phoenix right now

Right now about 25 of 104 gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix are reading dry and rideable, with 79 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?

25 of 104 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Phoenix are reading dry and rideable today, while 79 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 West Dusty Lane, South Delaware Drive, South Desert View Drive and South Old Ironwood Drive. 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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