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Farmdale Reservoir

Mountain bike trail conditions · Illinois 40.670° N  89.492° W   699 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
1.2″ of rain, 4d ago
Today
73°Fovercast
  • 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, 1.22 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 13:50 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 17. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Farmdale Reservoir rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.2″ of rain, 4d ago.

CHANGED
Thu 178pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Thu 172pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Wed 169am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Farmdale Reservoir 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 Farmdale Reservoir

Farmdale Reservoir is a mountain bike trail network in Illinois. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.5° slope at 699 ft and mainly faces N. 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 85%

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 Farmdale Reservoir right now?

The current estimate for Farmdale Reservoir is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.2″ of rain, 4d ago.

Is Farmdale Reservoir muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 1.2″ of rain, 4d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Farmdale Reservoir?

Farmdale Reservoir 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 Farmdale Reservoir take to dry after rain?

Farmdale Reservoir 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 Farmdale Reservoir 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 Farmdale Reservoir get snow in winter?

Rarely. Farmdale Reservoir sits low and mild enough (around 699 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 Farmdale Reservoir?

Farmdale Reservoir sits at roughly 699 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 85% 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 Farmdale Reservoir?

Snow rarely affects Farmdale Reservoir. 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

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
85%Dense
Elevation
699 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
N-facing

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