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Trail outlook
Is Bemis Woods rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Bemis Woods
Bemis Woods is a mountain bike trail network in Chicago, IL. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.1° slope at 653 ft and mainly faces S. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
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.
CanopyDense 68%
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 Bemis Woods right now?
The current estimate for Bemis Woods is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.
Is Bemis Woods muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Bemis Woods?
Bemis Woods 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.
How long does Bemis Woods take to dry after rain?
Bemis Woods 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 Bemis Woods 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 Bemis Woods get snow in winter?
Rarely. Bemis Woods sits low and mild enough (around 653 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 Bemis Woods?
Bemis Woods sits at roughly 653 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 0.1° grade with about 68% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Bemis Woods?
Snow rarely affects Bemis Woods. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 68%Dense
- Elevation
- 653 ft
- Average grade
- 0.1°
- Predominant aspect
- S-facing