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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Lancaster & Lebanon, MD 39.706° N  75.841° W   292 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 4pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
75°Flight rain
  • 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, 0.54 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, 0.75 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 13:50 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 14. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Mon 143pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Mon 149am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 1311am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area is a mountain bike trail network in Lancaster & Lebanon, MD. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 3.5° slope at 292 ft and mainly faces NE. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

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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 87%

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

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area right now?

The current estimate for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~3 hours. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area?

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 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 Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area take to dry after rain?

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 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 Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area get snow in winter?

Rarely. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area sits low and mild enough (around 292 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 Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area?

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area sits at roughly 292 feet, faces mostly NE, and averages a 3.5° grade with about 87% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area?

Snow rarely affects Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
292 ft
Average grade
3.5°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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