LoamLoam App StoreGoogle Play

Fort Ord

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bay Area, CA 36.628° N  121.693° W   180 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
65°Fcloudy
  • 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, 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, 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, 14:17 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Watch conditions at Fort Ord

Watch one network free. No account needed.

After installing, search for Fort Ord and turn on alerts.

Already have Loam? Open this trail

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Is Fort Ord rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, Fort Ord has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Fort Ord

Fort Ord is a mountain bike trail network in Bay Area, CA. The soil is loam and drains well. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 5° slope at 180 ft and mainly faces NE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

How we check ourselves

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.

CanopyOpen 24%

Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.

TerrainModerate

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

FAQ

Can you ride Fort Ord right now?

The current estimate for Fort Ord is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Fort Ord muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Fort Ord?

Fort Ord 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 Fort Ord take to dry after rain?

Fort Ord usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

Can you ride Fort Ord 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 Fort Ord get snow in winter?

Rarely. Fort Ord sits low and mild enough (around 180 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 Fort Ord?

Fort Ord sits at roughly 180 feet, faces mostly NE, and averages a 5° grade with about 24% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Fort Ord?

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

Trail stewards, clubs and bike shops: Put live conditions on your site with a free badge that updates itself. Get the embed code →
Appearance

Loam is a rider app. The badge helps riders find it, so standard embeds are free. No account required. The snippet includes a short text link to the live conditions page; please keep it so riders can open full details. Need several networks? Build a free trail conditions widget. How Loam works and why it is free.

Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
24%Open
Elevation
180 ft
Average grade
5°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

Around Fort Ord

Nearby networks

Wilder Ranch32 MI Soquel Demonstration Forest33 MI Calero County Park40 MI Santa Teresa County Park40 MI Henry Coe State Park41 MI

Every Bay Area network →