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Davidson River

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pisgah & Brevard, NC 35.281° N  82.727° W   2,208 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
71°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:23 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Davidson River rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 15th at 3pm
Dried back to DRY.
Thursday, October 15th at 9am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Davidson River 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 Davidson River

Davidson River is a mountain bike trail network in Pisgah & Brevard, NC. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,208 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.1° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include North Slope and Thrift Cove Trail. 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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 94%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Davidson River right now?

The current estimate for Davidson River is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Davidson River muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Davidson River?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Davidson River take to dry after rain?

Davidson River 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 Davidson River 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 Davidson River?

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 trails are at Davidson River?

Trails at Davidson River include North Slope, Bennet Gap, Perry Cove, Coon Tree Loop and Thrift Cove Trail. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Davidson River?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,208 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.1° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
94%Dense
Elevation
2,208 ft
Average grade
7.1°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

Named trails

  • North Slope
  • Bennet Gap
  • Perry Cove
  • Coon Tree Loop
  • Thrift Cove Trail

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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