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Stratton Open Space Trails & Conditions

Stratton Open Space is a mountain bike trail network in the Colorado Springs area, with 17 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

16 featured trails elevation 6,230–6,913 ft in Colorado Springs

Is Stratton Open Space rideable right now?

Right now about 14 of 16 Stratton 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.

Stratton Open Space conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

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Riding right now
14 of 16 trails riding well
Tacky / good 14Soft — ride gently 2
Air quality
AQI 68 · Moderate
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
14Today0Sat0Sun0Mon1Tue4Wed9Thu12Fri13Sat
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
Decomposed granite 88%Mixed 13%
Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.
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Stratton Open Space FAQ

When will Stratton Open Space dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Stratton 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 Stratton Open Space?

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

Where is Stratton Open Space?

Stratton Open Space is a mountain bike trail network in the Colorado Springs area of Colorado, running from about 6,230–6,913 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Stratton Open Space too muddy to ride after rain?

Stratton Open Space is mostly decomposed granite soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. 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 Stratton Open Space?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Friday looks best, with about 14 of 16 Stratton 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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