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Cochran's Ski Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Burlington, VT 44.393° N  72.982° W   486 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
53°Flight rain
  • 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, 0.11 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME 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, 0.09 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 13:49 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Cochran's Ski Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 1312pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 1310am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Thu 103pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Cochran's Ski Area has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Cochran's Ski Area

Cochran's Ski Area is a mountain bike trail network in Burlington, VT. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 10.2° slope at 486 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 86%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainSheds water

Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.

FAQ

Can you ride Cochran's Ski Area right now?

The current estimate for Cochran's Ski Area is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Cochran's Ski Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Cochran's Ski Area?

Cochran's Ski Area has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Cochran's Ski Area take to dry after rain?

Cochran's Ski Area has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Cochran's Ski Area after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Cochran's Ski Area get snow in winter?

Rarely. Cochran's Ski Area sits low and mild enough (around 486 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 Cochran's Ski Area?

Cochran's Ski Area sits at roughly 486 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 10.2° grade with about 86% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Cochran's Ski Area?

Snow rarely affects Cochran's Ski Area. 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

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Sheds waterdries quickly
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
486 ft
Average grade
10.2°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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