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Manitou Section 16 Open Space Trails & Conditions

Manitou Section 16 Open Space is a mountain bike trail network in the Colorado Springs area, with 15 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

15 featured trails elevation 6,499–7,835 ft in Colorado Springs

Is Manitou Section 16 Open Space rideable right now?

Right now about 8 of 15 Manitou Section 16 Open Space trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Manitou Section 16 Open Space conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

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Riding right now
8 of 15 trails riding well
Tacky / good 8Soft — ride gently 7
Air quality
AQI 68 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
8Today0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue0Wed0Thu0Fri0Sat
Trails are riding well today. Rain Saturday (about 13 mm) is likely to soften things, so aim to ride before then.
Temperature this week
Lower trails5,682–8,576 ft
49°typical 56°–79°F91°
High country8,763–11,834 ft
40°typical 49°–68°F80°
30°50°70°90°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 53%Clay 47%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Manitou Section 16 Open Space FAQ

When will Manitou Section 16 Open Space dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Manitou Section 16 Open Space trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day. See the 10-day outlook →

How many mountain bike trails are in Manitou Section 16 Open Space?

Manitou Section 16 Open Space has 15 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Colorado Springs riding area in Colorado.

Where is Manitou Section 16 Open Space?

Manitou Section 16 Open Space is a mountain bike trail network in the Colorado Springs area of Colorado, running from about 6,499–7,835 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Manitou Section 16 Open Space too muddy to ride after rain?

Manitou Section 16 Open Space is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy, so the live read above shows which are rideable before you drive out. Check the live conditions →

What is the best day this week to ride Manitou Section 16 Open Space?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Friday looks best, with about 8 of 15 Manitou Section 16 Open Space trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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