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Blue Mound State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Madison, WI 43.029° N  89.844° W   1,522 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Rain returns in ~2 days.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 5d ago
Next rain
~2d
Today
77°Fpartly cloudy

Updated Sep 13, 2026, 05:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 5. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Blue Mound State Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.7″ of rain, 5d ago.

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PRIME 7d 2026-09-05: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-09-06: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 4d 2026-09-08: 0.80 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 3d 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-10: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-11: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
77° PRIME Today 2026-09-12: 0.00 inches of rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
69° PRIME SUN 2026-09-13: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
64° PRIME MON 2026-09-14: 0.20 inches of forecast rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
67° STAY OFF TUE 2026-09-15: 0.60 inches of forecast rain, Heavy rain, representative trail outlook STAY OFF
65° CAUTION WED 2026-09-16: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Overcast, representative trail outlook CAUTION
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Blue Mound State Park has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Blue Mound State Park

Blue Mound State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Madison, WI. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 5.5° slope at 1,522 ft and mainly faces E. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 86%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Blue Mound State Park right now?

The current estimate for Blue Mound State Park is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~2 days. 0.7″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is Blue Mound State Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.7″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Blue Mound State Park?

Blue Mound State Park sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Blue Mound State Park take to dry after rain?

Blue Mound State Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Blue Mound State Park 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.

Does Blue Mound State Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Blue Mound State Park sits low and mild enough (around 1,522 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 Blue Mound State Park?

Blue Mound State Park sits at roughly 1,522 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 5.5° grade with about 86% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Blue Mound State Park?

Snow rarely affects Blue Mound State Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
1,522 ft
Average grade
5.5°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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