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Why Fitzgerald Mountain dries this way
Terrain & soilFitzgerald Mountain (Bentonville & NWA, AR) rides on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. 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. At 1,618 ft, Fitzgerald Mountain rides WSW-facing ground that gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture; the gentle grade, around 4.9° on average, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm. Named trails in this network include Bowen Park Trail, Rabbit's Foot Wildlife Observation Trail and Valley View.
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 80%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,618 ft
- Average grade
- 4.9°
- Predominant aspect
- WSW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 32% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
CanopyDense 80%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Around Fitzgerald Mountain
Named trails
- Bowen Park Trail
- Rabbit's Foot Wildlife Observation Trail
- Valley View
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 Fitzgerald Mountain right now?
As of the latest update, Fitzgerald Mountain 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 Fitzgerald Mountain?
Fitzgerald Mountain sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 32% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
How long does Fitzgerald Mountain take to dry after rain?
Fitzgerald Mountain usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Fitzgerald Mountain get snow in winter?
Rarely. Fitzgerald Mountain sits low and mild enough (around 1,618 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 Fitzgerald Mountain?
Named trails at Fitzgerald Mountain include Bowen Park Trail, Rabbit's Foot Wildlife Observation Trail and Valley View. 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 Fitzgerald Mountain 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 Fitzgerald Mountain?
Fitzgerald Mountain sits at roughly 1,618 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 4.9° grade with about 80% 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 Fitzgerald Mountain?
There is no real off-season at Fitzgerald Mountain: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.