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Missoula Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Missoula 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

Missoula gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
91 of 94 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 14Dusty / loose 77Soft — ride gently 3
Air quality
AQI 59 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails3,117–4,501 ft
47°typical 57°–75°F85°
High country5,000–6,729 ft
38°typical 50°–68°F77°
30°50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 51%Mixed 38%Clay 7%Decomposed granite 3%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Missoula right now

Right now about 91 of 94 gravel and dirt roads near Missoula are reading dry and rideable, with 3 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.

Missoula gravel riding FAQ

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

91 of 94 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Missoula are reading dry and rideable today, while 3 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 Missoula?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Missoula include Allen Creek Road, Aviation Way East, Blue Mountain and Corporate Way. 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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