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Chestnut Mountain Nature Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pisgah & Brevard, NC 35.533° N  82.800° W   2,677 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
68°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:22 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 Chestnut Mountain Nature Park rideable today?

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

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 14th at 6am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 14th at 12am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Chestnut Mountain Nature Park has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park

Chestnut Mountain Nature Park is a mountain bike trail network in Pisgah & Brevard, NC. 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 2,677 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.9° and a predominant N-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Papertown Express, Lady Bird and Champion. 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. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 92%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Chestnut Mountain Nature Park right now?

The current estimate for Chestnut Mountain Nature Park is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Chestnut Mountain Nature Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park?

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 Chestnut Mountain Nature Park take to dry after rain?

Chestnut Mountain Nature Park 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 Chestnut Mountain Nature Park 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 Chestnut Mountain Nature Park?

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 trails are at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park?

Trails at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park include Papertown Express, Lady Bird, Champion, Wildcat and Sunburst. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,677 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.9° and a predominant N-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
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
92%Dense
Elevation
2,677 ft
Average grade
8.9°
Predominant aspect
N-facing

Named trails

  • Papertown Express
  • Lady Bird
  • Champion
  • Wildcat
  • Sunburst

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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