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Bear Canyon Trail Conditions

Is Bear Canyon Trail dry and rideable today? Here is the current mud, dust, and snow read, the 10-day forecast, and the best time to ride, refreshed every morning.

Is Bear Canyon Trail rideable right now?

Dusty / loose snapshot · updating live…

dry 34d; W-facing decomposed granite

zone townlength 0.7 mielevation 5,961–6,161 ftaspect Wsurface dirtsoil decomposed granite
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Bear Canyon Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Albuquerque area of New Mexico. This page tracks its current riding conditions, whether it's hero dirt, dusty, soft, or too muddy to ride, alongside the ten-day outlook and the best time of day to ride. We build the read from real weather, soil, terrain, and snowpack data and refresh it every morning, so you can decide what to ride before you load up the bike.

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Bear Canyon Trail FAQ

Is Bear Canyon Trail muddy or rideable right now?

Conditions change daily. The live reading at the top of this page shows whether Bear Canyon Trail is hero dirt, tacky, soft, or too muddy to ride today, refreshed every morning from local weather, soil, and terrain data.

When is the best time to ride Bear Canyon Trail?

The best window depends on heat, shade, and how wet the dirt is. Open the live forecast to see the recommended time of day to ride Bear Canyon Trail today and across the next ten days. Open the live forecast →

Is Bear Canyon Trail hero dirt or dusty right now?

It comes down to recent moisture. Bear Canyon Trail rides as hero dirt when the soil holds a little moisture and turns dusty and loose once it dries out or sees heavy traffic. The live reading at the top of this page shows today's dirt quality, hero dirt, tacky, dusty, or soft, refreshed every morning.

How long is Bear Canyon Trail?

Bear Canyon Trail is about 0.7 mi, sitting between 5,961–6,161 ft. It is a mountain bike trail in the Albuquerque area of New Mexico. See the elevation profile →

Where is Bear Canyon Trail?

Bear Canyon Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Albuquerque area of New Mexico, between about 5,961–6,161 ft. Open the live map for the trailhead location, a GPX download, and today's conditions. Open the live map →

Can I download a GPX file for Bear Canyon Trail?

Yes. Use the Download GPX button on this page to save a GPX track of Bear Canyon Trail, built from real OpenStreetMap trail geometry and ready for your GPS unit, bike computer, or phone. The live map also has the trailhead and today's conditions. Download GPX →

What is the dirt like on Bear Canyon Trail?

Bear Canyon Trail is mostly decomposed granite soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. That is a big part of why the live mud reading reacts the way it does after rain, and why some nearby trails dry out faster than others.

Does Bear Canyon Trail get snow, and when does it melt out?

Bear Canyon Trail tops out around 6,161 ft. Higher New Mexico trails hold snow later into spring, so this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out alongside the dry-dirt read. Check the current reading and the 10-day outlook before you head up. See the 10-day outlook →

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