Rock fragments range from 5 to 50 percent in the A horizon and from 5 to 35 percent in the B and C horizons. Rock fragments are typically gravel or channers but include cobbles and flagstones, particularly just above the bedrock. The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR through 2.5Y, value of 2 through 4, and chroma of 1 through 4. Dry value is 6 or higher. Texture ranges from loam to sandy loam in the fine-earth fraction.
Structure is weak or moderate, fine or medium granular.
Consistence is friable or very friable. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid through moderately acid, unless limed. The AB or BA horizon has hue of 7.5YR through 2.5Y, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 or 3. Texture is similar to the A horizon. The Bw horizon has hue of 7.5YR through 2.5Y, value of 4 through 6, and chroma of 4 or 6.