This is primarily a winter riding area due to the sandy soils. Winter rain and snow doesn't hit this area as hard, and trails are often prime in the winter months.
ebike allowed or not caveatE-bikes NOT allowed on Boyd Cave Trail
Boyd Cave is a short trail (less than a mile) which takes you to Coyote Loop Trail at the road crossing to Arnold Ice Cave trail. The trail starts on a gravel road that leads you to the entrance to Boyd Cave (100 yards away) which is a nice detour and one of many natural lava caves in the area East of Bend.
There are a couple soft/mildly muddy spots, but it’s otherwise quite fine – mostly dried out after the recent rains.
Very muddy yesterday evening. Recommend avoiding this.
It’s pretty darn soggy – lots of standing water and soft soil. I was on my gravel bike today when trying, and bailed, as I was just sinking in too much and it wasn’t going to be any good.
The short loop north of China Hat is riding great. A few muddy bits, but not rut prone. Go ride it.
90% clear and dry from gate to T into Arnold Ice Cave. Few muddy spots and patchy snow in the shade but should be completely dry and clear within a few days.
Cows are out