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Why Coler Mountain Bike Preserve dries this way
Terrain & soilColer Mountain Bike Preserve sits in the Bentonville & NWA, AR area, on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. 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 terrain here is nearly flat (a 1.1° average grade at 1,230 ft) and lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up, while the NNW-facing aspect keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear. Trails on the map here include Esther's, Oscar's Loop and Lor-Axe.
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 84%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,230 ft
- Average grade
- 1.1°
- Predominant aspect
- NNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyDense 84%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Named trails
- Esther's
- Oscar's Loop
- Lor-Axe
- Here's Johnny
- Black Apple Creek Trail
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.
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FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Coler Mountain Bike Preserve right now?
As of the latest update, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 65% 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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve take to dry after rain?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve drains fast: about 65% 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. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Coler Mountain Bike Preserve get snow in winter?
Rarely. Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits low and mild enough (around 1,230 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What trails are at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Named trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve include Esther's, Oscar's Loop, Lor-Axe, Here's Johnny and Black Apple Creek Trail. 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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 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 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve sits at roughly 1,230 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 84% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Coler Mountain Bike Preserve?
There is no real off-season at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.