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Caesar Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Dayton, OH 39.501° N  84.032° W   850 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Sun 4pm Dries back to Prime.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 9h ago
Today
88°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, 0.20 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.06 inches of 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, 0.26 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.10 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/21, 1.02 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 14:15 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Caesar Creek rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.3″ of rain, 9h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2010am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 205am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Fri 114am
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Caesar Creek 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 Caesar Creek

Caesar Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Dayton, OH. The soil is clay and holds water. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1° slope at 850 ft and mainly faces W. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

CanopyDense 77%

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 Caesar Creek right now?

The current estimate for Caesar Creek is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~1 hour. No significant rain before then. 0.3″ of rain, 9h ago.

Is Caesar Creek muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. Clay soil can stay wet for several days. 0.3″ of rain, 9h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Caesar Creek?

Caesar Creek sits on clay soil that holds water. Dense clay holds moisture and stays slick the longest. It needs the most drying time before it’s worth riding. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

How long does Caesar Creek take to dry after rain?

Caesar Creek can need several days to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Caesar Creek after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Caesar Creek get snow in winter?

Rarely. Caesar Creek sits low and mild enough (around 850 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 Caesar Creek?

Caesar Creek sits at roughly 850 feet, faces mostly W, and averages a 1° grade with about 77% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Caesar Creek?

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

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Network profile

Soil
Clayholds water · modeled
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
77%Dense
Elevation
850 ft
Average grade
1°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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