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Busiek State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bentonville & NWA, MO 36.863° N  93.249° W   1,037 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
98°Fpartly cloudy
  • 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 14:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Busiek State Forest rideable today?

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

Over the tracked history, Busiek State Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Busiek State Forest

Busiek State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, MO. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 4.4° slope at 1,037 ft and mainly faces NE. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

About 21% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

CanopyDense 83%

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 Busiek State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Busiek State Forest is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Busiek State Forest muddy right now?

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

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

Busiek State Forest sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 21% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

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

Busiek State Forest 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 Busiek State Forest 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 Busiek State Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. Busiek State Forest sits low and mild enough (around 1,037 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 Busiek State Forest?

Busiek State Forest sits at roughly 1,037 feet, faces mostly NE, and averages a 4.4° grade with about 83% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Busiek State Forest?

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

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrains fast
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
1,037 ft
Average grade
4.4°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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