LoamTrail outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadDid this match your ride?
Thanks for checking Loam
Your report helps improve the estimate for Higgins Crowell.
Want the next PRIME alert? Get Loam free on the App Store or Google Play.
Get notified when Higgins Crowell is ready
Watch up to 3 networks. No account needed.
Why Higgins Crowell dries this way
Terrain & soilHiggins Crowell sits in the Cape Cod, MA area, on loam soil that drains well 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 0.9° average grade at 72 ft) and lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up, while the SW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 89%Dense
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Average grade
- 0.9°
- Predominant aspect
- SW-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.
CanopyDense 89%
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 Higgins Crowell
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Higgins Crowell right now?
As of the latest update, Higgins Crowell is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~2 days. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Higgins Crowell?
Higgins Crowell 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 Higgins Crowell take to dry after rain?
Higgins Crowell usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Higgins Crowell get snow in winter?
Rarely. Higgins Crowell sits low and mild enough (around 72 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 Higgins Crowell?
Higgins Crowell sits at roughly 72 feet, faces mostly SW, and averages a 0.9° grade with about 89% 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 Higgins Crowell?
There is no real off-season at Higgins Crowell: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.