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Why McKinnon Ravine dries this way
Terrain & soilMcKinnon Ravine sits in the Edmonton, AB, Canada area, on not surveyed soil that middle estimate over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. With little tree cover, sun and wind get to the dirt fast. 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. At 2,041 ft, McKinnon Ravine rides ENE-facing ground that catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day; the nearly flat grade, around 1.7° on average, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up.
Network profile
- Soil
- Not surveyedmiddle estimate
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 6%Open
- Elevation
- 2,041 ft
- Average grade
- 1.7°
- Predominant aspect
- ENE-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilNot surveyed
Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Everything else in this forecast is measured, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.
CanopyOpen 6%
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 McKinnon Ravine
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride McKinnon Ravine right now?
As of the latest update, McKinnon Ravine is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. 0.2″ of rain, 3d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at McKinnon Ravine?
McKinnon Ravine sits on not surveyed soil that middle estimate. Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Everything else in this forecast is measured, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.
How long does McKinnon Ravine take to dry after rain?
McKinnon Ravine usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does McKinnon Ravine get snow in winter?
Yes. At 2,041 ft, McKinnon Ravine 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's the terrain and elevation like at McKinnon Ravine?
McKinnon Ravine sits at roughly 2,041 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 1.7° grade with about 6% 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 McKinnon Ravine?
The reliable season at McKinnon Ravine runs late spring through fall: at around 2,041 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.