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Why Falcon Trail dries this way
Terrain & soilFalcon Trail (Colorado Springs, CO) rides on sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The ESE-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day, and the nearly flat terrain, about a 1.5° average grade at 6,660 ft, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Named trails in this network include Skyline Trail, New Santa Fe Regional Trail and La Forette Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 34%Partial
- Elevation
- 6,660 ft
- Average grade
- 1.5°
- Predominant aspect
- ESE-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyPartial 34%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
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 Falcon Trail
Named trails
- Skyline Trail
- New Santa Fe Regional Trail
- La Forette Trail
- Falcon Trail
- B52 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 Falcon Trail right now?
As of the latest update, Falcon Trail is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Falcon Trail?
Falcon Trail sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Falcon Trail take to dry after rain?
Falcon Trail usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Falcon Trail get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,660 ft, Falcon Trail 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 Falcon Trail?
Named trails at Falcon Trail include Skyline Trail, New Santa Fe Regional Trail, La Forette Trail, Falcon Trail and B52 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 Falcon Trail 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 Falcon Trail?
Falcon Trail sits at roughly 6,660 feet, faces mostly ESE, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 34% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, 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 Falcon Trail?
The reliable season at Falcon Trail runs late spring through fall: at around 6,660 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.