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Ferdinand State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Indiana 38.264° N  86.764° W   682 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
92°Fpartly cloudy
  • Thu 9/10, 4.78 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME 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, 0.06 inches of 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, 13:48 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 12. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Ferdinand State Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Sat 193am
Dried back to PRIME.
Sat 1912am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Sat 126pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest

Ferdinand State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Indiana. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.7° slope at 682 ft and mainly faces E. 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 86%

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 Ferdinand State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Ferdinand State Forest is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Ferdinand State Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Ferdinand State Forest?

Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest take to dry after rain?

Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest 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 Ferdinand State Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. Ferdinand State Forest sits low and mild enough (around 682 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 Ferdinand State Forest?

Ferdinand State Forest sits at roughly 682 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 2.7° grade with about 86% 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 Ferdinand State Forest?

Snow rarely affects Ferdinand State Forest. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
682 ft
Average grade
2.7°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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