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Charlotte/Back Yard Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · North Carolina 35.157° N  80.861° W   715 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 5d ago
Today
73°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 87 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 91 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 91 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, 0.14 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Charlotte/Back Yard Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 10am
Dried back to DRY.
Saturday, October 17th at 6am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Charlotte/Back Yard Trails has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Charlotte/Back Yard Trails

Charlotte/Back Yard Trails is a mountain bike trail network in North Carolina. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 715 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.9° and a predominant SE-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

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 83%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

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

FAQ

Can you ride Charlotte/Back Yard Trails right now?

The current estimate for Charlotte/Back Yard Trails is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is Charlotte/Back Yard Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Charlotte/Back Yard Trails?

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

How long does Charlotte/Back Yard Trails take to dry after rain?

Charlotte/Back Yard Trails 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 Charlotte/Back Yard Trails 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Charlotte/Back Yard Trails?

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 Charlotte/Back Yard Trails?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 715 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.9° and a predominant SE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
715 ft
Average grade
0.9°
Predominant aspect
SE-facing

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