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Barton Creek Greenbelt

Mountain bike trail conditions · Austin, TX 30.241° N  97.794° W   620 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
85°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 90 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 94 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 91 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 90 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Barton Creek Greenbelt rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, Barton Creek Greenbelt 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 Barton Creek Greenbelt

Barton Creek Greenbelt is a mountain bike trail network in Austin, TX. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 620 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.7° and a predominant NNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilRocky clay

The soil data includes about 55% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 75%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Barton Creek Greenbelt right now?

The current estimate for Barton Creek Greenbelt is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Barton Creek Greenbelt muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 55% rock fragments in the soil data. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Barton Creek Greenbelt?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Barton Creek Greenbelt take to dry after rain?

Barton Creek Greenbelt has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 55% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Barton Creek Greenbelt after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Barton Creek Greenbelt?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Barton Creek Greenbelt?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 620 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.7° and a predominant NNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rocky claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
75%Dense
Elevation
620 ft
Average grade
2.7°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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