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Old Roadbed Trail Conditions

Is Old Roadbed 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 Roadbed rideable right now?

Dusty / loose snapshot · updating live…

0.25" rain Wed; NW-facing decomposed granite

zone midlength 0.7 mielevation 7,464–7,989 ftaspect NWsurface dirtsoil decomposed granite
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Old Roadbed is a mountain bike trail in the Big Bear & the San Bernardinos area of California. 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 Roadbed FAQ

Is Old Roadbed muddy or rideable right now?

Conditions change daily. The live reading at the top of this page shows whether Old Roadbed 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 Roadbed?

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 Roadbed today and across the next ten days. Open the live forecast →

Is Old Roadbed hero dirt or dusty right now?

It comes down to recent moisture. Old Roadbed 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 Roadbed?

Old Roadbed is about 0.7 mi, sitting between 7,464–7,989 ft. It is a mountain bike trail in the Big Bear & the San Bernardinos area of California. See the elevation profile →

Where is Old Roadbed?

Old Roadbed is a mountain bike trail in the Big Bear & the San Bernardinos area of California, between about 7,464–7,989 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 Roadbed?

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

Old Roadbed 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 Roadbed get snow, and when does it melt out?

Old Roadbed tops out around 7,989 ft. Higher California 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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