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Catamount

Mountain bike trail conditions · Burlington, VT 44.517° N  73.172° W   308 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 2pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
54°Frain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 0.64 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 0.26 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 13:14 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 14. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Catamount rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 135pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 1311am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 138am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Catamount 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 Catamount

Catamount is a mountain bike trail network in Burlington, VT. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.3° slope at 308 ft and mainly faces NNW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

CanopyDense 82%

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 Catamount right now?

The current estimate for Catamount is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~1 hour. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Catamount muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.6″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Catamount?

Catamount sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

How long does Catamount take to dry after rain?

Catamount usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Catamount after rain?

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Catamount get snow in winter?

Rarely. Catamount sits low and mild enough (around 308 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 Catamount?

Catamount sits at roughly 308 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 1.3° grade with about 82% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Catamount?

Snow rarely affects Catamount. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
82%Dense
Elevation
308 ft
Average grade
1.3°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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