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Boulder, Golden & Nederland Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Boulder, Golden & Nederland 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

Boulder, Golden & Nederland gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
167 of 357 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 165Dusty / loose 2Soft — ride gently 102Muddy — stay off 88
Air quality
AQI 80 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,174–7,733 ft
43°typical 53°–78°F91°
High country7,848–10,404 ft
34°typical 46°–71°F82°
30°50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 63%Decomposed granite 24%Clay 9%Mixed 4%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Boulder, Golden & Nederland right now

Right now about 167 of 357 gravel and dirt roads near Boulder, Golden & Nederland are reading dry and rideable, with 190 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.

Boulder, Golden & Nederland gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Boulder, Golden & Nederland rideable right now?

167 of 357 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Boulder, Golden & Nederland are reading dry and rideable today, while 190 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 Boulder, Golden & Nederland?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Boulder, Golden & Nederland include 5th Avenue, Ball Gulch Road, Black Gulch Road and Boiling Gulch Spur. 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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