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Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Hamilton & Dundas Valley, ON, Canada 43.233° N  80.012° W   682 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
66°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 0.21 inches of rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.17 inches of rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 64 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 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 49 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 Dundas Valley Conservation Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 16th at 9am
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 16th at 3am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 1am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Dundas Valley Conservation Area has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Dundas Valley Conservation Area is a mountain bike trail network in Hamilton & Dundas Valley, ON, Canada. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 682 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.6° and a predominant NNE-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

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 100%

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 Dundas Valley Conservation Area right now?

The current estimate for Dundas Valley Conservation Area is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Dundas Valley Conservation Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 0.2″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Dundas Valley Conservation Area?

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

How long does Dundas Valley Conservation Area take to dry after rain?

Dundas Valley Conservation Area 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 Dundas Valley Conservation Area 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 Dundas Valley Conservation Area?

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 Dundas Valley Conservation Area?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 682 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.6° and a predominant NNE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
100%Dense
Elevation
682 ft
Average grade
2.6°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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