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Cuyuna Lakes

Mountain bike trail conditions · Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN 46.484° N  94.003° W   1,247 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Monday, November 9th Drying to Dry.

Recent rain
1.4″ of rain, 11h ago
Today
48°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/26, 0.13 inches of rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Tue 10/27, 0.57 inches of rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/28, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 56 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, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, 1.81 inches of rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, 0.83 inches of rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, 0.96 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 35 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. Verdict last changed: Monday, November 2nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Cuyuna Lakes rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 1.4″ of rain, 11h ago.

CHANGED
Monday, November 2nd at 10am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Thursday, October 29th at 5am
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 28th at 11pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Cuyuna Lakes has been rideable on 4 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 6. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Cuyuna Lakes

Cuyuna Lakes is a mountain bike trail network in Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN. Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,247 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° and a predominant W-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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilNot surveyed

Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Other inputs still inform the model, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.

CanopyDense 70%

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

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Cuyuna Lakes right now?

The current estimate for Cuyuna Lakes is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~7 days. No significant rain before then. 1.4″ of rain, 11h ago.

Is Cuyuna Lakes muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 1.4″ of rain, 11h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Cuyuna Lakes?

Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Loam uses a middle estimate for soil drainage. Constructed trail surfaces may differ.

How long does Cuyuna Lakes take to dry after rain?

Cuyuna Lakes 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 Cuyuna Lakes 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 Cuyuna Lakes?

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 Cuyuna Lakes?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,247 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Not surveyedmiddle estimate · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
70%Dense
Elevation
1,247 ft
Average grade
2.1°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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