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Butte Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Butte 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

Butte gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
0 of 50 roads reading dry
Significant snow 50
Air quality
AQI 40 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,617–6,207 ft
30°typical 37°–57°F62°
High country6,850–7,103 ft
26°typical 33°–53°F57°
20°40°60°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 50%Sandy 48%Mixed 2%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Are the forest roads near Butte open yet?

50 forest roads are 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 Butte right now

Right now about 0 of 50 gravel and dirt roads near Butte 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.

Butte gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Butte rideable right now?

0 of 50 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Butte 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.

Are the forest roads near Butte open and melted out yet?

50 high forest roads near Butte are 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 Butte?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Butte include 5 Mile Road, Amherst Avenue, Basin Creek Road and Blacktail Canyon 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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