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Tucson Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Tucson 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

Tucson gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
177 of 292 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 54Tacky / good 58Dusty / loose 65Soft — ride gently 107Muddy — stay off 8
Air quality
AQI 54 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails2,329–4,268 ft
68°typical 78°–98°F109°
High country5,663–8,698 ft
51°typical 62°–76°F88°
40°60°80°100°120°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 86%Decomposed granite 10%Clay 4%Mixed 0%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Tucson right now

Right now about 177 of 292 gravel and dirt roads near Tucson are reading dry and rideable, with 115 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.

Tucson gravel riding FAQ

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

177 of 292 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Tucson are reading dry and rideable today, while 115 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 Tucson?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Tucson include East Trotter Sisters Way, San Xavier Road, South 6th Avenue and South Caballo Road. 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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