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Why Palmer Park dries this way
Terrain & soilPalmer Park sits in the Colorado Springs, CO area, on sandy soil that drains fast 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. The terrain here is gentle (a 2.3° average grade at 6,513 ft) and drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm, while the WNW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture. Trails on the map here include Palmer Point Trail, Templeton Gap Trail and Greencrest Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 22%Open
- Elevation
- 6,513 ft
- Average grade
- 2.3°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilSandy
Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
CanopyOpen 22%
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 Palmer Park
Named trails
- Palmer Point Trail
- Templeton Trail
- Templeton Gap Trail
- Greencrest Trail
- Mesa 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 Guardians of Palmer Park and Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. Support your local builders.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Palmer Park right now?
As of the latest update, Palmer Park is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. 0.2″ of rain, 1d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Palmer Park?
Palmer Park sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.
How long does Palmer Park take to dry after rain?
Palmer Park usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.
Does Palmer Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,513 ft, Palmer Park 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 Palmer Park?
Named trails at Palmer Park include Palmer Point Trail, Templeton Trail, Templeton Gap Trail, Greencrest Trail and Mesa 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 Palmer Park 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 Palmer Park?
Palmer Park sits at roughly 6,513 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 2.3° grade with about 22% 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 Palmer Park?
The reliable season at Palmer Park runs late spring through fall: at around 6,513 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.