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Why Monument Preserve dries this way
Terrain & soilMonument Preserve sits in the Colorado Springs, CO area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. 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 gentle (a 4.4° average grade at 7,369 ft) and drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm, while the E-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day. Trails on the map here include I-A Fitness Trail, Flow Dog and Raspberry Mountain Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 29%Partial
- Elevation
- 7,369 ft
- Average grade
- 4.4°
- Predominant aspect
- E-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.
CanopyPartial 29%
A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Around Monument Preserve
Named trails
- Monument Trail
- Mount Herman Trail
- I-A Fitness Trail
- Flow Dog
- Raspberry Mountain Trail
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.
Trail stewards
Trail work here is done by Friends of Monument Preserve. Support your local builders.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Monument Preserve right now?
As of the latest update, Monument Preserve is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Monument Preserve?
Monument Preserve 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 Monument Preserve take to dry after rain?
Monument Preserve usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Monument Preserve get snow in winter?
Yes. At 7,369 ft, Monument Preserve 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 trails are at Monument Preserve?
Named trails at Monument Preserve include Monument Trail, Mount Herman Trail, I-A Fitness Trail, Flow Dog and Raspberry Mountain Trail. 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 Monument Preserve 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 Monument Preserve?
Monument Preserve sits at roughly 7,369 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 4.4° grade with about 29% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, 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 Monument Preserve?
The reliable season at Monument Preserve runs late spring through fall: at around 7,369 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.