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Elings Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Santa Barbara, CA 34.406° N  119.738° W   141 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Saturday, October 24th at 7am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
2.1″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
65°Frain
  • Mon 10/12, 0.38 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DUSTY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 88 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 93 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 91 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, 2.15 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then CAUTION then DRY then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.39 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:25 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 Elings Park rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 2.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

CHANGED
Wednesday, October 21st at 10pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, October 21st at 8am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Elings Park has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 9 of them), and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Elings Park

Elings Park is a mountain bike trail network in Santa Barbara, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 141 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant WNW-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.

CanopyOpen 20%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Elings Park right now?

The current estimate for Elings Park is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~2 days. No significant rain before then. 2.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Elings Park muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. 2.1″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Elings Park?

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 Elings Park take to dry after rain?

Elings Park 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 Elings Park 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 Elings Park?

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 Elings Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 141 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant WNW-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
20%Open
Elevation
141 ft
Average grade
0.8°
Predominant aspect
WNW-facing

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