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Austin & the Hill Country Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country 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

Austin & the Hill Country gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
62 of 162 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 14Tacky / good 43Dusty / loose 5Soft — ride gently 70Muddy — stay off 30
Air quality
AQI 48 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails453–764 ft
49°typical 57°–78°F87°
High country784–1,099 ft
48°typical 56°–76°F85°
40°60°80°
Road soil & drainage
Clay 83%Loam 10%Mixed 6%Sandy 1%
Mostly clay, which holds water and stays muddy longer after rain.

Gravel & dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country right now

Right now about 62 of 162 gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country are reading dry and rideable, with 100 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly clay soil, which holds water and stays muddy longer after rain. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Austin & the Hill Country gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country rideable right now?

62 of 162 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country are reading dry and rideable today, while 100 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 Austin & the Hill Country?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Austin & the Hill Country include Marcel Gres Drive, River Road, Bluestein Drive and Darden Hill 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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