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Trail outlook
Is Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park
Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Seattle & Snoqualmie, WA. The soil is gravelly sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.8° slope at 463 ft and mainly faces NW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly sandy
About 20% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
CanopyDense 66%
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 Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park right now?
The current estimate for Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.
Is Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park?
Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 20% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.
How long does Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park take to dry after rain?
Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park after rain?
Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.
Does Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 463 ft, Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park?
Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park sits at roughly 463 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 1.8° grade with about 66% 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 Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park?
Snow can limit riding at Big Finn Hill / St. Edward State Park in winter, at around 463 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly sandydrains fast · modeled
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 66%Dense
- Elevation
- 463 ft
- Average grade
- 1.8°
- Predominant aspect
- NW-facing