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Why Quarry Ridge dries this way
Terrain & soilQuarry Ridge (Madison, WI) rides 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. 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 SSE-facing aspect soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier, and the gentle terrain, about a 2.5° average grade at 945 ft, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 66%Dense
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- Average grade
- 2.5°
- Predominant aspect
- SSE-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 66%
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 Quarry Ridge
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FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Quarry Ridge right now?
As of the latest update, Quarry Ridge 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 Quarry Ridge?
Quarry Ridge 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 Quarry Ridge take to dry after rain?
Quarry Ridge 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 Quarry Ridge get snow in winter?
Rarely. Quarry Ridge sits low and mild enough (around 945 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 Quarry Ridge?
Quarry Ridge sits at roughly 945 feet, faces mostly SSE, and averages a 2.5° grade with about 66% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, 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 Quarry Ridge?
There is no real off-season at Quarry Ridge: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.