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Is Base de plein air André-Nadeau rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 4d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Base de plein air André-Nadeau
Base de plein air André-Nadeau is a mountain bike trail network in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.1° slope at 751 ft and mainly faces WNW. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.
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. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 89%
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 Base de plein air André-Nadeau right now?
The current estimate for Base de plein air André-Nadeau is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~1 day. 0.2″ of rain, 4d ago.
Is Base de plein air André-Nadeau muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.2″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Base de plein air André-Nadeau?
Base de plein air André-Nadeau 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. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
How long does Base de plein air André-Nadeau take to dry after rain?
Base de plein air André-Nadeau usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Base de plein air André-Nadeau 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 Base de plein air André-Nadeau get snow in winter?
Rarely. Base de plein air André-Nadeau sits low and mild enough (around 751 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 Base de plein air André-Nadeau?
Base de plein air André-Nadeau sits at roughly 751 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 2.1° grade with about 89% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.
When is the best time of year to ride Base de plein air André-Nadeau?
Snow rarely affects Base de plein air André-Nadeau. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 89%Dense
- Elevation
- 751 ft
- Average grade
- 2.1°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing