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Carlton Preserve

Mountain bike trail conditions · Florida 27.124° N  82.319° W   39 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 1d ago
Today
85°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, 0.23 inches of rain, daily high 87 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/31, 0.15 inches of rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, 0.79 inches of rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/2, 0.68 inches of rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, 0.43 inches of rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:46 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 Carlton Preserve rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 1d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, November 3rd at 9pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Tuesday, November 3rd at 5am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Carlton Preserve has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Carlton Preserve

Carlton Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Florida. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 39 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.2° and a predominant SW-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

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyPartial 48%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainGentle

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

FAQ

Can you ride Carlton Preserve right now?

The current estimate for Carlton Preserve is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 1d ago.

Is Carlton Preserve muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.3″ of rain, 1d ago.

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

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

How long does Carlton Preserve take to dry after rain?

Carlton 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 Carlton Preserve after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Carlton 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 Carlton Preserve?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 39 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.2° and a predominant SW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
48%Partial
Elevation
39 ft
Average grade
0.2°
Predominant aspect
SW-facing

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