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DAR State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pioneer Valley, MA 42.473° N  72.797° W   1,670 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Good window for the next ~7 hours.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 3d ago
Next rain
~7h
Today
69°Frain

Updated Sep 13, 2026, 05:46 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is DAR State Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

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PRIME 7d 2026-09-06: 0.10 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 4d 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 3d 2026-09-10: 0.10 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-11: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-12: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
69° PRIME Today 2026-09-13: 0.40 inches of rain, Rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
65° PRIME MON 2026-09-14: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Overcast, representative trail outlook PRIME
66° PRIME TUE 2026-09-15: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
77° PRIME WED 2026-09-16: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
64° CAUTION THU 2026-09-17: 0.20 inches of forecast rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook CAUTION
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, DAR State Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at DAR State Forest

DAR State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Pioneer Valley, MA. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.6° slope at 1,670 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

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 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 DAR State Forest right now?

The current estimate for DAR State Forest is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~7 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is DAR State Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at DAR State Forest?

DAR State Forest 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 DAR State Forest take to dry after rain?

DAR State Forest has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride DAR State Forest 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 DAR State Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. DAR State Forest sits low and mild enough (around 1,670 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 DAR State Forest?

DAR State Forest sits at roughly 1,670 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 2.6° grade with about 87% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride DAR State Forest?

Snow rarely affects DAR State Forest. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
1,670 ft
Average grade
2.6°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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