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Big River Management Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Rhode Island, RI 41.639° N  71.595° W   331 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 5pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
64°Frain
  • 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, 0.68 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.26 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.14 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, 13:14 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 14. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Big River Management Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.7″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Mon 147am
Dried back to PRIME.
Mon 141am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 137pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Big River Management Area 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 Big River Management Area

Big River Management Area is a mountain bike trail network in Rhode Island, RI. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.4° slope at 331 ft and mainly faces E. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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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 89%

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 River Management Area right now?

The current estimate for Big River Management Area is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~3 hours. 0.7″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Big River Management Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.7″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Big River Management Area?

Big River Management Area 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 Big River Management Area take to dry after rain?

Big River Management Area 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 River Management Area 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 River Management Area get snow in winter?

Rarely. Big River Management Area sits low and mild enough (around 331 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 River Management Area?

Big River Management Area sits at roughly 331 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 0.4° grade with about 89% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Big River Management Area?

Snow rarely affects Big River Management Area. 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
89%Dense
Elevation
331 ft
Average grade
0.4°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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