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Elm Creek Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN 45.179° N  93.412° W   863 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sat 26 Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
64°Fpartly cloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 0.13 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, 0.10 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.25 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:49 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Elm Creek Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Sat 195am
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 1811pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Fri 187pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Elm Creek Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Elm Creek Park

Elm Creek Park is a mountain bike trail network in Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.7° slope at 863 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 73%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainHolds water

Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.

FAQ

Can you ride Elm Creek Park right now?

The current estimate for Elm Creek Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Elm Creek Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.2″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Elm Creek Park?

Elm Creek Park sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Elm Creek Park take to dry after rain?

Elm Creek Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Elm Creek Park 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.

Does Elm Creek Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Elm Creek Park sits low and mild enough (around 863 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Elm Creek Park?

Elm Creek Park sits at roughly 863 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 0.7° grade with about 73% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Elm Creek Park?

Snow rarely affects Elm Creek Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
73%Dense
Elevation
863 ft
Average grade
0.7°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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