LoamHow does Loam know if a trail is rideable?
Recent rain
How much fell, when it fell, and whether more is coming.
Local ground
Soil and terrain affect how quickly water drains or lingers.
Sun and cover
Tree cover, slope, and exposure change the drying pace.
Current weather
Temperature, freezing conditions, and ongoing precipitation matter too.
Official closures take priority
When Loam has a current closure from the managing authority, the trail is shown as closed even if the environmental model would otherwise say it is rideable. Riders should always respect posted signs and local guidance.
Where does the data come from?
Loam uses weather forecasts, soil surveys, satellite tree-cover readings, and elevation data. Find the providers and what they supply on the data sources page.
How accurate is Loam?
Loam publishes rider agreement and weather cross-checks with their sample sizes. Rider reports describe what someone encountered, while weather comparisons check inputs. These are different kinds of evidence, and neither guarantees conditions at every trail. See the current results and their limits.
What does Verified mean?
The mark identifies a network whose location and terrain have been independently checked. It does not verify today's trail condition.
What if the estimate is wrong?
Use the feedback controls in the app to tell us what you found. Local showers, trail work, and differences within a network can all affect conditions. Your reports help us check and improve the estimates.