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Bear Butte State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · South Dakota 44.459° N  103.435° W   3,179 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
77°Fcloudy
  • Wed 10/7, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then DUSTY
  • Thu 10/8, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/9, no measurable rain, daily high 90 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/10, no measurable rain, daily high 88 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/11, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. Verdict last changed: Saturday, October 17th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Bear Butte State Park rideable today?

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

Over the tracked history, Bear Butte State Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 5 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park is a mountain bike trail network in South Dakota. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 3,179 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant SSE-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 0%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

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

FAQ

Can you ride Bear Butte State Park right now?

The current estimate for Bear Butte State Park is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Bear Butte State Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Bear Butte State Park?

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

How long does Bear Butte State Park take to dry after rain?

Bear Butte State Park has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Bear Butte State Park after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. 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 Bear Butte State Park?

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 Bear Butte State Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 3,179 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
0%Open
Elevation
3,179 ft
Average grade
0.8°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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