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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 · Jun 30

Austin & the Hill Country gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Jun 30

Roads reading dry right now
123 of 162 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 50Tacky / good 52Dusty / loose 21Soft — ride gently 37Muddy — stay off 2
Air quality
AQI 73 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails449–745 ft
75°typical 77°–96°F100°
High country787–1,099 ft
73°typical 76°–95°F99°
70°90°110°
Road soil & drainage
Clay 83%Loam 10%Mixed 6%Decomposed granite 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 123 of 162 gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country are reading dry and rideable, with 39 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?

123 of 162 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Austin & the Hill Country are reading dry and rideable today, while 39 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 Arrow Point Drive, Aten Loop, Avenue F and Bill Price 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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