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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 · Aug 14

Colorado Springs gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
129 of 264 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 125Dusty / loose 4Soft — ride gently 132Muddy — stay off 3
Air quality
AQI 68 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,682–8,576 ft
49°typical 56°–79°F91°
High country8,763–11,834 ft
40°typical 49°–68°F80°
30°50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Decomposed granite 56%Loam 33%Clay 8%Mixed 2%
Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.

Gravel & dirt roads near Colorado Springs right now

Right now about 129 of 264 gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs are reading dry and rideable, with 135 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly decomposed granite 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?

129 of 264 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Colorado Springs are reading dry and rideable today, while 135 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 Colorado Springs?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Colorado Springs include Ardennes Street, Bad Toelz Road, Barkeley Avenue and Bear Trap 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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