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Is Old Horse 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 Old Horse Trail rideable right now?

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dry 42d; W-facing decomposed granite

zone townlength 0.9 mielevation 1,959–2,011 ftaspect Wsurface unpavedsoil decomposed granite
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Old Horse Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Arizona Backcountry area of Arizona. 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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Old Horse Trail FAQ

Is Old Horse Trail muddy or rideable right now?

Conditions change daily. The live reading at the top of this page shows whether Old Horse 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 Old Horse 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 Old Horse Trail today and across the next ten days. Open the live forecast →

Is Old Horse Trail hero dirt or dusty right now?

It comes down to recent moisture. Old Horse 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 Old Horse Trail?

Old Horse Trail is about 0.9 mi, sitting between 1,959–2,011 ft. It is a mountain bike trail in the Arizona Backcountry area of Arizona. See the elevation profile →

Where is Old Horse Trail?

Old Horse Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Arizona Backcountry area of Arizona, between about 1,959–2,011 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 Old Horse Trail?

Yes. Use the Download GPX button on this page to save a GPX track of Old Horse 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 Old Horse Trail?

Old Horse 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 Old Horse Trail get snow, and when does it melt out?

Old Horse Trail tops out around 2,011 ft. Higher Arizona 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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