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Methow Valley Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Methow Valley 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

Methow Valley gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Roads reading dry right now
127 of 129 roads reading dry
Tacky / good 122Dusty / loose 5Soft — ride gently 2
Air quality
AQI 236 · Very unhealthy
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails1,581–3,015 ft
48°typical 55°–80°F89°
High country3,481–5,007 ft
41°typical 51°–74°F81°
30°50°70°90°
Road soil & drainage
Decomposed granite 50%Loam 47%Mixed 3%
Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.

Gravel & dirt roads near Methow Valley right now

Right now about 127 of 129 gravel and dirt roads near Methow Valley are reading dry and rideable, with 2 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly decomposed granite soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Methow Valley gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Methow Valley rideable right now?

127 of 129 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Methow Valley are reading dry and rideable today, while 2 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 Methow Valley?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Methow Valley include Forest Road, Forest Road 37, Forest Road 3700-800 and Forest Road 3700-900. 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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