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Blanchard State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bellingham, WA 48.622° N  122.404° W   2,159 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, November 6th at 3am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
45°Ffog or low cloud
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, 0.28 inches of rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/28, 0.40 inches of rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/29, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.30 inches of rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, 0.07 inches of rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, 0.81 inches of rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, 0.56 inches of rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/8, 0.21 inches of rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:45 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Blanchard State Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 31st at 4am
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 30th at 10pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 30th at 2pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Blanchard State Forest 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 Blanchard State Forest

Blanchard State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Bellingham, WA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,159 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.9° and a predominant SSE-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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilRocky loam

The soil data includes about 39% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 81%

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

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Blanchard State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Blanchard State Forest is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Rain returns in ~1 day. 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Blanchard State Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 39% rock fragments in the soil data. 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Blanchard State Forest?

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

How long does Blanchard State Forest take to dry after rain?

Blanchard State Forest has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 39% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Blanchard State Forest after rain?

Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. 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 Blanchard State Forest?

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 Blanchard State Forest?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,159 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.9° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rocky loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
2,159 ft
Average grade
2.9°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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