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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 · Jun 30

Methow Valley gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Jun 30

Roads reading dry right now
127 of 129 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 18Tacky / good 2Dusty / loose 107Soft — ride gently 2
Air quality
AQI 33 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails1,581–3,015 ft
43°typical 51°–77°F83°
High country3,481–5,007 ft
36°typical 45°–70°F77°
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 3700-900, Forest Road 5008-300, Forest Road 5009-300 and Forest Road 5009-400. 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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