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Big Bear Lake Trail Center

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pittsburgh & Western PA, WV 39.606° N  79.509° W   2,589 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Mon 6am Dries back to Prime.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
68°Fheavy rain
  • Thu 9/10, 0.37 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.09 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 1.18 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.70 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/21, 1.27 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, 0.18 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/23, 0.25 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Thu 9/24, 0.09 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then 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, 13:49 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Big Bear Lake Trail Center rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.2″ of rain, in the last hour.

CHANGED
Sun 1310pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 134pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 136am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Big Bear Lake Trail Center has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Big Bear Lake Trail Center

Big Bear Lake Trail Center is a mountain bike trail network in Pittsburgh & Western PA, WV. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.1° slope at 2,589 ft and mainly faces NNW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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. About 34% of the surveyed ground is rock fragments, which the drying model also accounts for.

CanopyDense 87%

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 Big Bear Lake Trail Center right now?

The current estimate for Big Bear Lake Trail Center is CAUTION: use judgment. No rideable window yet. More rain arrives before the trail finishes drying. 0.2″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Big Bear Lake Trail Center muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.2″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Big Bear Lake Trail Center?

Big Bear Lake Trail Center 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. About 34% of the surveyed ground is rock fragments, which the drying model also accounts for.

How long does Big Bear Lake Trail Center take to dry after rain?

Big Bear Lake Trail Center 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 Big Bear Lake Trail Center 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 Big Bear Lake Trail Center get snow in winter?

Rarely. Big Bear Lake Trail Center sits low and mild enough (around 2,589 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 Big Bear Lake Trail Center?

Big Bear Lake Trail Center sits at roughly 2,589 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 87% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Big Bear Lake Trail Center?

Snow rarely affects Big Bear Lake Trail Center. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
2,589 ft
Average grade
1.1°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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