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Blackstrap Preserve

Mountain bike trail conditions · Greater Portland, ME 43.781° N  70.321° W   151 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
63°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 0.49 inches of rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Blackstrap Preserve rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 14th at 2pm
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 14th at 8am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, October 13th at 2pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Blackstrap Preserve has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Blackstrap Preserve

Blackstrap Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Greater Portland, ME. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 151 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.6° and a predominant ENE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 87%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Blackstrap Preserve right now?

The current estimate for Blackstrap Preserve is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Blackstrap Preserve muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Blackstrap Preserve?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Blackstrap Preserve take to dry after rain?

Blackstrap Preserve has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Blackstrap Preserve 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Blackstrap Preserve?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Blackstrap Preserve?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 151 ft, an average terrain slope of 3.6° and a predominant ENE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
151 ft
Average grade
3.6°
Predominant aspect
ENE-facing

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