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Fort Collins Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Fort Collins 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

Fort Collins gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
46 of 50 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 41Dusty / loose 5Soft — ride gently 4
Air quality
AQI 68 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails4,895–5,942 ft
53°typical 60°–84°F92°
High country6,240–7,129 ft
49°typical 55°–76°F83°
40°60°80°100°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 56%Clay 22%Decomposed granite 20%Mixed 2%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Are the forest roads near Fort Collins open yet?

3 forest roads are still holding snow, as low as 0% 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 Fort Collins right now

Right now about 46 of 50 gravel and dirt roads near Fort Collins are reading dry and rideable, with 4 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.

Fort Collins gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Fort Collins rideable right now?

46 of 50 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Fort Collins are reading dry and rideable today, while 4 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 Fort Collins open and melted out yet?

3 high forest roads near Fort Collins are still holding snow, as low as 0% 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 Fort Collins?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Fort Collins include Aldrin Drive, Clear Ridge Road, East County Road 34E and East County Road 54. 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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