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Banner Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Seattle & Snoqualmie, WA 47.484° N  122.556° W   433 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Thu 24 Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
69°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION
  • Sun 9/13, 0.19 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.41 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:19 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 14. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Banner Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 137pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 135pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Sun 138am
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Banner Forest has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Banner Forest

Banner Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Seattle & Snoqualmie, WA. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.5° slope at 433 ft and mainly faces NW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

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.

TerrainHolds water

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

FAQ

Can you ride Banner Forest right now?

The current estimate for Banner Forest is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Banner Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Banner Forest?

Banner Forest has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Banner Forest take to dry after rain?

Banner Forest has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Banner Forest after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Banner Forest get snow in winter?

Yes. At 433 ft, Banner Forest typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Banner Forest?

Banner Forest sits at roughly 433 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 81% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Banner Forest?

Snow can limit riding at Banner Forest in winter, at around 433 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
433 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
NW-facing

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