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Why Dry Creek dries this way
Terrain & soilDry Creek sits in the Sedona, AZ area, on rocky clay soil that drains 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 WNW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture, and the nearly flat terrain, about a 1.6° average grade at 4,662 ft, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Named trails in this network include Girdner, Chuckwagon Trail and Mescal Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Rocky claydrains fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 18%Open
- Elevation
- 4,662 ft
- Average grade
- 1.6°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilRocky clay
About 50% 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 18%
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 Dry Creek
Named trails
- Girdner
- Chuckwagon Trail
- Mescal Trail
- Cockscomb Trail
- Dawa 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.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Dry Creek right now?
As of the latest update, Dry Creek is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. 0.1″ of rain, 1d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Dry Creek?
Dry Creek sits on rocky clay soil that drains fast. About 50% 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 Dry Creek take to dry after rain?
Dry Creek drains quicker than its soil type suggests, since about 50% of the ground is rock fragments. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Dry Creek get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Dry Creek (around 4,662 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What trails are at Dry Creek?
Named trails at Dry Creek include Girdner, Chuckwagon Trail, Mescal Trail, Cockscomb Trail and Dawa 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 Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek?
Dry Creek sits at roughly 4,662 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 1.6° grade with about 18% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, 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 Dry Creek?
Dry Creek 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.