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Why Hawes Trail System dries this way
Terrain & soilHawes Trail System (Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ) rides on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. 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 WNW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture, and the gentle terrain, about a 2.9° average grade at 1,785 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 0%Open
- Elevation
- 1,785 ft
- Average grade
- 2.9°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyOpen 0%
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 Hawes Trail System
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FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Hawes Trail System right now?
As of the latest update, Hawes Trail System is Rideable, very dry (DUSTY). Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Hawes Trail System?
Hawes Trail System sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Hawes Trail System take to dry after rain?
Hawes Trail System usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Hawes Trail System get snow in winter?
Rarely. Hawes Trail System sits low and mild enough (around 1,785 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Hawes Trail System?
Hawes Trail System sits at roughly 1,785 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 2.9° grade with about 0% 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 Hawes Trail System?
There is no real off-season at Hawes Trail System: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.