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El Corte de Madera

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bay Area, CA 37.402° N  122.320° W   2,057 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.4″ of rain, 4h ago
Today
55°Fheavy rain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.46 inches of rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:12 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 El Corte de Madera rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.4″ of rain, 4h ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 4am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, El Corte de Madera has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at El Corte de Madera

El Corte de Madera is a mountain bike trail network in Bay Area, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,057 ft, an average terrain slope of 12° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Methuselah Trail, El Corte de Madera Creek Trail and Gordon Mill 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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 82%

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 El Corte de Madera right now?

The current estimate for El Corte de Madera is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.4″ of rain, 4h ago.

Is El Corte de Madera muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.4″ of rain, 4h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at El Corte de Madera?

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

How long does El Corte de Madera take to dry after rain?

El Corte de Madera 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 El Corte de Madera after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 El Corte de Madera?

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 El Corte de Madera?

Trails at El Corte de Madera include Methuselah Trail, El Corte de Madera Creek Trail, Gordon Mill Trail, Timberview Trail and Virginia Mill 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 El Corte de Madera?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,057 ft, an average terrain slope of 12° 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
Sandydrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
82%Dense
Elevation
2,057 ft
Average grade
12°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

Named trails

  • Methuselah Trail
  • El Corte de Madera Creek Trail
  • Gordon Mill Trail
  • Timberview Trail
  • Virginia Mill 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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