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Cowles Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Hartford, CT 41.919° N  72.753° W   417 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 7pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
2.9″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
60°Frain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 2.89 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF 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, 0.40 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 16. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Cowles Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 2.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Tue 153pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 131pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Cowles Park has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Cowles Park

Cowles Park is a mountain bike trail network in Hartford, CT. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2° slope at 417 ft and mainly faces NNW. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

CanopyDense 87%

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

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 Cowles Park right now?

The current estimate for Cowles Park is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~1 hour. 2.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Cowles Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 2.9″ of rain, 7d ago.

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

Cowles Park sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

How long does Cowles Park take to dry after rain?

Cowles Park usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Cowles Park after rain?

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Cowles Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Cowles Park sits low and mild enough (around 417 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 Cowles Park?

Cowles Park sits at roughly 417 feet, faces mostly NNW, and averages a 2° grade with about 87% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

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

Snow rarely affects Cowles Park. 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

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
417 ft
Average grade
2°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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