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Cottonmill Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Nebraska 40.703° N  99.143° W   2,234 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Thu 24 Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 5d ago
Today
64°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.09 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, no measurable 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, 0.72 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, 0.11 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:17 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Cottonmill Park rideable today?

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

CHANGED
Tue 1512pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Tue 159am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Sat 126pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Cottonmill Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Cottonmill Park

Cottonmill Park is a mountain bike trail network in Nebraska. The soil is loam and drains well. The terrain averages a 0.7° slope at 2,234 ft and mainly faces ESE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyPartial 40%

A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.

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 Cottonmill Park right now?

The current estimate for Cottonmill Park is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~4 days. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is Cottonmill Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Cottonmill Park?

Cottonmill Park sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Cottonmill Park take to dry after rain?

Cottonmill Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Can you ride Cottonmill Park 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.

Does Cottonmill Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Cottonmill Park sits low and mild enough (around 2,234 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 Cottonmill Park?

Cottonmill Park sits at roughly 2,234 feet, faces mostly ESE, and averages a 0.7° grade with about 40% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Cottonmill Park?

Snow rarely affects Cottonmill Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
40%Partial
Elevation
2,234 ft
Average grade
0.7°
Predominant aspect
ESE-facing

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