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Why Broken Arrow dries this way
Terrain & soilBroken Arrow sits in the Sedona, AZ area, on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. The W-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture, and the gentle terrain, about a 2.8° average grade at 4,295 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Huckaby Trail and Jim Thompson Trail are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 16%Open
- Elevation
- 4,295 ft
- Average grade
- 2.8°
- Predominant aspect
- W-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 76% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyOpen 16%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Around Broken Arrow
Named trails
- Huckaby Trail
- Jim Thompson Trail
- Grand Central Trail
- Adobe Jack Trail
- Jordan
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list; one verdict covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Broken Arrow right now?
As of the latest update, Broken Arrow is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 76% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Broken Arrow take to dry after rain?
Broken Arrow drains fast: about 76% of the ground is rock, so it sheds water and firms up much sooner than the soil type alone would suggest. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Broken Arrow get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Broken Arrow (around 4,295 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What trails are at Broken Arrow?
Named trails at Broken Arrow include Huckaby Trail, Jim Thompson Trail, Grand Central Trail, Adobe Jack Trail and Jordan. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for Broken Arrow as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow sits at roughly 4,295 feet, faces mostly W, and averages a 2.8° grade with about 16% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow rides most of the year. Winter cold snaps can pause it briefly, but the day-to-day question is rain and drying, not the season. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.