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Colorado Springs Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs 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

Colorado Springs gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
137 of 264 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 113Tacky / good 6Frozen — rideable 1Dusty / loose 18Soft — ride gently 121Muddy — stay off 4Significant snow 1
Air quality
AQI 42 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,712–9,514 ft
24°typical 40°–63°F74°
High country9,974–13,730 ft
10°typical 32°–50°F57°
0°20°40°60°80°
Road soil & drainage
Sandy 56%Loam 33%Clay 8%Mixed 2%
Mostly sandy, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.

Are the forest roads near Colorado Springs open yet?

1 forest road is still holding snow, as low as 25% snow-free. The high country comes into gravel season after the valley, so the upper forest roads open last. Tracked daily through the melt.

Gravel & dirt roads near Colorado Springs right now

Right now about 137 of 264 gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs are reading dry and rideable, with 125 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly sandy soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Colorado Springs gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs rideable right now?

137 of 264 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs are reading dry and rideable today, while 125 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.

Are the forest roads near Colorado Springs open and melted out yet?

1 high forest road near Colorado Springs is still holding snow, as low as 25% snow-free right now. The upper roads and passes come into gravel season after the valley does; this page tracks their snow coverage and estimated open date daily through the melt.

Where can I ride gravel near Colorado Springs?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Colorado Springs include Bloomington Street, Tuskegee Place, Ent Avenue and Hamilton 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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