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Chuckanut Mountain

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bellingham, WA 48.654° N  122.476° W   1,243 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, November 6th at 4am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
49°Ffog or low cloud
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, 0.43 inches of rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/28, 0.16 inches of rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/30, 0.13 inches of rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, 0.76 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, 0.37 inches of rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/8, 0.21 inches of rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 14:16 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 Chuckanut Mountain rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, October 27th at 10pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Tuesday, October 27th at 12pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Chuckanut Mountain has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Chuckanut Mountain

Chuckanut Mountain is a mountain bike trail network in Bellingham, WA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,243 ft, an average terrain slope of 14.5° and a predominant WSW-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 81%

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 Chuckanut Mountain right now?

The current estimate for Chuckanut Mountain is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~21 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Chuckanut Mountain muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Chuckanut Mountain?

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

How long does Chuckanut Mountain take to dry after rain?

Chuckanut Mountain 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 Chuckanut Mountain after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. 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 Chuckanut Mountain?

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 Chuckanut Mountain?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,243 ft, an average terrain slope of 14.5° and a predominant WSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
1,243 ft
Average grade
14.5°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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