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Ascutney Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Central New Hampshire, VT 43.465° N  72.469° W   742 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 11pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.8″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
53°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 0.32 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, 0.83 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.20 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:15 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 19. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Ascutney Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 187pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 181pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thu 1710pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Ascutney Trails has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Ascutney Trails

Ascutney Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Central New Hampshire, VT. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 5.2° slope at 742 ft and mainly faces WNW. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 81%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Ascutney Trails right now?

The current estimate for Ascutney Trails is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is Ascutney Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.8″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Ascutney Trails?

Ascutney Trails sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Ascutney Trails take to dry after rain?

Ascutney Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Ascutney Trails after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Ascutney Trails get snow in winter?

Rarely. Ascutney Trails sits low and mild enough (around 742 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Ascutney Trails?

Ascutney Trails sits at roughly 742 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 5.2° grade with about 81% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Ascutney Trails?

Snow rarely affects Ascutney Trails. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
742 ft
Average grade
5.2°
Predominant aspect
WNW-facing

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