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Franconia Area Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Central New Hampshire, NH 44.166° N  71.738° W   1,749 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
56°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, 0.08 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 1.12 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, 0.91 inches of rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, 0.33 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 40 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 40 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Franconia Area Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 4pm
Dried back to DRY.
Saturday, October 17th at 10am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, October 13th at 11am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Franconia Area Trails has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Franconia Area Trails

Franconia Area Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Central New Hampshire, NH. 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 1,749 ft, an average terrain slope of 9.8° and a predominant NNW-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.

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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. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 86%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Franconia Area Trails right now?

The current estimate for Franconia Area Trails is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Franconia Area Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Franconia Area Trails?

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 Franconia Area Trails take to dry after rain?

Franconia Area Trails 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 Franconia Area Trails 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 Franconia Area Trails?

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 Franconia Area Trails?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,749 ft, an average terrain slope of 9.8° and a predominant NNW-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 · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
1,749 ft
Average grade
9.8°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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