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Why Little Sugar dries this way
Terrain & soilLittle Sugar (Bentonville & NWA, AR) rides on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast 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. 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 ENE-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day, and the nearly flat terrain, about a 1.8° average grade at 1,165 ft, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up. Tunnel Vision 7, Landline and Sugar Bridge are among the named trails our map data covers here.
Network profile
- Soil
- Very rocky loamdrains very fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 80%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- Average grade
- 1.8°
- Predominant aspect
- ENE-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilVery rocky loam
About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
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.
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 Little Sugar
Named trails
- Tunnel Vision 7
- Landline
- Sugar Bridge
- Back 40
- Tweety Bird
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 Little Sugar right now?
As of the latest update, Little Sugar 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 Little Sugar?
Little Sugar sits on very rocky loam soil that drains very fast. About 65% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Little Sugar take to dry after rain?
Little Sugar drains fast: about 65% of the ground is rock, so it sheds water and firms up much sooner than the soil type alone would suggest. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Little Sugar get snow in winter?
Rarely. Little Sugar sits low and mild enough (around 1,165 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 Little Sugar?
Named trails at Little Sugar include Tunnel Vision 7, Landline, Sugar Bridge, Back 40 and Tweety Bird. 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 Little Sugar 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 Little Sugar?
Little Sugar sits at roughly 1,165 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 1.8° grade with about 80% 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 Little Sugar?
There is no real off-season at Little Sugar: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.