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Why Cheyenne Mountain State Park dries this way
Terrain & soilCheyenne Mountain State Park is a mountain bike network in the Colorado Springs region of CO, riding on gravelly clay soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. The SE-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day, and the gentle terrain, about a 3.6° average grade at 6,122 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Named trails in this network include Blackmer Loop, Sundance and Coyote Run.
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly claydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 14%Open
- Elevation
- 6,122 ft
- Average grade
- 3.6°
- Predominant aspect
- SE-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly clay
About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain clay.
CanopyOpen 14%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Around Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Named trails
- Blackmer Loop
- Sundance
- Coyote Run
- Bear Track Trail
- Zook Loop
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.
Trail stewards
Trail work here is done by Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Support your local builders.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Cheyenne Mountain State Park right now?
As of the latest update, Cheyenne Mountain State Park is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. 0.3″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Cheyenne Mountain State Park?
Cheyenne Mountain State Park sits on gravelly clay soil that drains fast. About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain clay.
How long does Cheyenne Mountain State Park take to dry after rain?
Cheyenne Mountain State Park can need several days to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Cheyenne Mountain State Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,122 ft, Cheyenne Mountain State Park typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What trails are at Cheyenne Mountain State Park?
Named trails at Cheyenne Mountain State Park include Blackmer Loop, Sundance, Coyote Run, Bear Track Trail and Zook Loop. 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 Cheyenne Mountain State Park 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 Cheyenne Mountain State Park?
Cheyenne Mountain State Park sits at roughly 6,122 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 3.6° grade with about 14% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, 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 Cheyenne Mountain State Park?
The reliable season at Cheyenne Mountain State Park runs late spring through fall: at around 6,122 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.