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Downieville & the Lost Sierra Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Downieville & the Lost Sierra 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

Downieville & the Lost Sierra gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
164 of 164 roads reading dry
Dusty / loose 164
Air quality
AQI 59 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails2,923–4,843 ft
46°typical 55°–80°F87°
High country5,085–7,087 ft
37°typical 49°–73°F80°
30°50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 60%Decomposed granite 35%Mixed 4%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Downieville & the Lost Sierra right now

Right now about 164 of 164 gravel and dirt roads near Downieville & the Lost Sierra are reading dry and rideable. 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.

Downieville & the Lost Sierra gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Downieville & the Lost Sierra rideable right now?

164 of 164 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Downieville & the Lost Sierra are reading dry and rideable today. 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 Downieville & the Lost Sierra?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Downieville & the Lost Sierra include 19N20, 19N21, 20N27 and 20N28. 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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