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Athens Academy Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Athens, GA 33.899° N  83.401° W   594 FT

PRIME: Rideable now

Rain returns in ~2 days.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 2d ago
Next rain
~2d
Today
88°Fpartly cloudy

Updated Jul 31, 2026, 03:46 UTC. Modeled hourly. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Trail outlook

7 days back · 4 ahead
FORECAST
0.2″
2026-07-23: 0.20 inches of rain
0.2″
2026-07-24: 0.20 inches of rain
2026-07-25: 0.00 inches of rain
0.2″
2026-07-26: 0.20 inches of rain
2026-07-27: 0.00 inches of rain
0.3″
2026-07-28: 0.30 inches of rain
2026-07-29: 0.00 inches of rain
88°
PRIME
2026-07-30: 0.00 inches of rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
91°
PRIME
2026-07-31: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
91°
PRIME
0.3″
2026-08-01: 0.30 inches of forecast rain, Rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
86°
PRIME
0.8″
2026-08-02: 0.80 inches of forecast rain, Thunderstorms, representative trail outlook PRIME
89°
CAUTION
0.4″
2026-08-03: 0.40 inches of forecast rain, Thunderstorms, representative trail outlook CAUTION
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Measured rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)

Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.

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Why Athens Academy Trails dries this way

Terrain & soil

Athens Academy Trails (Athens, GA) rides on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Loam reads that exact ground against live weather, rather than leaning on a regional forecast that can’t tell you what the dirt is doing. The NE-facing aspect catches morning sun, so the surface firms up earlier in the day, and the nearly flat terrain, about a 1.1° average grade at 594 ft, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up.

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
37%Partial
Elevation
594 ft
Average grade
1.1°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing
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.

CanopyPartial 37%

A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.

TerrainHolds water

Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.

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FAQ

Common questions
Can you ride Athens Academy Trails right now?

As of the latest update, Athens Academy Trails is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~2 days. 0.3″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Athens Academy Trails?

Athens Academy 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 Athens Academy Trails take to dry after rain?

Athens Academy Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Does Athens Academy Trails get snow in winter?

Rarely. Athens Academy Trails sits low and mild enough (around 594 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 Athens Academy Trails?

Athens Academy Trails sits at roughly 594 feet, faces mostly NE, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 37% tree cover. That makes it a morning-sun network that firms up early in the day, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.

When is the best time of year to ride Athens Academy Trails?

There is no real off-season at Athens Academy Trails: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. The live verdict above reflects today.