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Deer Creek Trail System

Mountain bike trail conditions · Tahoe & Truckee, CA 39.258° N  121.049° W   2,349 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
59°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 88 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 73 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 20:24 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 Deer Creek Trail System rideable today?

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

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 5am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to DRY.
Over the tracked history, Deer Creek Trail System has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 9 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Deer Creek Trail System

Deer Creek Trail System is a mountain bike trail network in Tahoe & Truckee, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,349 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.7° and a predominant SSW-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly clay

The soil data includes about 33% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 62%

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

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Deer Creek Trail System right now?

The current estimate for Deer Creek Trail System is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Deer Creek Trail System muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Deer Creek Trail System?

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

How long does Deer Creek Trail System take to dry after rain?

Deer Creek Trail System 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 Deer Creek Trail System after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. 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 Deer Creek Trail System?

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 Deer Creek Trail System?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,349 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.7° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
62%Dense
Elevation
2,349 ft
Average grade
4.7°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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