Colorado Dirt and Gravel Road Conditions in May

[Afan]

Hi,

I'll be visiting my son in Colorado sometime in the second half of May. I thought about using some days while he's at work to explore the area on my Himalayan. The routes I'm considering are something like this: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6nFAU7exnKfjcYi96.

Since I've never ridden in Colorado before, do you have any idea what the road conditions are like in May? I'll be riding solo, and I want to avoid any messy, muddy, and slippery roads.

What are your thoughts? Any suggestions?

 

[Afan]

I just realized I asked similar question last year. Sadly the ride never happened.

 

[Dan German]

Slight chance of clear and dry. Big chance of sloppy. Fair chance of snowy. All dependent upon altitude and the whims of the gods.

Disclaimer: my Colorado residency was almost 20 years ago, but I don’t think the climate has changed enough yet to alter my answer much.

 

[CamaroEric]

Agree with above. May is usually a good month for motorcycling in CO. In fact all months are, but the snow is completely random and chances will increase at elevation. I would not worry about anything terrible since it usually stays pretty sunny year round.

I've seen 80's in February and a blizzard in June... And I did ride my NC700 12 months out of the year when I lived there, aside from snow days.