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Bear Hole

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pioneer Valley, MA 42.139° N  72.678° W   282 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 2pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
1.9″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
59°Fheavy rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 1.89 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 0.48 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:48 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 14. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Bear Hole rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Mon 142pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Mon 148am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 132pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Bear Hole has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Bear Hole

Bear Hole is a mountain bike trail network in Pioneer Valley, MA. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.2° slope at 282 ft and mainly faces SE. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

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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. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 95%

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 Bear Hole right now?

The current estimate for Bear Hole is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~1 hour. 1.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Bear Hole muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 1.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Bear Hole?

Bear Hole has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Bear Hole take to dry after rain?

Bear Hole 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 Bear Hole 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 Bear Hole get snow in winter?

Rarely. Bear Hole sits low and mild enough (around 282 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 Bear Hole?

Bear Hole sits at roughly 282 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 2.2° grade with about 95% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Bear Hole?

Snow rarely affects Bear Hole. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
95%Dense
Elevation
282 ft
Average grade
2.2°
Predominant aspect
SE-facing

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