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Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT)

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bozeman & Southwest Montana, MT 45.598° N  110.909° W   5,811 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 9am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
67°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 28 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 34 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF then DRY then STAY OFF then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 1.50 inches of rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, 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 Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) rideable today?

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

CHANGED
Sunday, October 18th at 9am
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 16th at 9am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 12am
Dried back to DRY.
Over the tracked history, Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) has been rideable on 5 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 4, and snow-covered or frozen on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT)

Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) is a mountain bike trail network in Bozeman & Southwest Montana, MT. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,811 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.1° and a predominant W-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

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyPartial 56%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) right now?

The current estimate for Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~18 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT)?

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

How long does Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) take to dry after rain?

Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT) 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 Canyon (Missoula, MT) 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Bear Canyon (Missoula, MT)?

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 Canyon (Missoula, MT)?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 5,811 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.1° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
56%Partial
Elevation
5,811 ft
Average grade
6.1°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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