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Why Stratton Open Space dries this way
Terrain & soilStratton Open Space sits in the Colorado Springs, CO area, on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. 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 6,460 ft, Stratton Open Space rides E-facing ground that catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day; the rolling grade, around 6.4° on average, drains steadily rather than pooling. Trails on the map here include Academy Trail and Fountain Creek Regional Trail.
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 24%Open
- Elevation
- 6,460 ft
- Average grade
- 6.4°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
CanopyOpen 24%
Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Around Stratton Open Space
Named trails
- Academy Trail
- Fountain Creek Regional 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 Stratton Open Space. Support your local builders.
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Stratton Open Space right now?
As of the latest update, Stratton Open Space is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~3 days. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy.
How long does Stratton Open Space take to dry after rain?
Stratton Open Space usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.
Does Stratton Open Space get snow in winter?
Yes. At 6,460 ft, Stratton Open Space 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 Stratton Open Space?
Named trails at Stratton Open Space include Academy Trail and Fountain Creek Regional 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 Stratton Open Space 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 Stratton Open Space?
Stratton Open Space sits at roughly 6,460 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 6.4° grade with about 24% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, and the rolling grade means it drains at a steady clip. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Stratton Open Space?
The reliable season at Stratton Open Space runs late spring through fall: at around 6,460 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.