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Farmdale Reservoir

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

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
52°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, 0.29 inches of rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, 0.53 inches of rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:46 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Farmdale Reservoir rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 1pm
Dried back to DRY.
Wednesday, November 4th at 7am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, November 3rd at 10am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Farmdale Reservoir has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, 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. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 699 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.5° and a predominant N-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

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 85%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

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

FAQ

Can you ride Farmdale Reservoir right now?

The current estimate for Farmdale Reservoir is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Farmdale Reservoir muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.5″ of rain, 2d ago.

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

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

How long does Farmdale Reservoir take to dry after rain?

Farmdale Reservoir 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 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Farmdale Reservoir?

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 Farmdale Reservoir?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 699 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.5° and a predominant N-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
85%Dense
Elevation
699 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
N-facing

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