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Is Governor Dick rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.
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Soil and terrain at Governor Dick
Governor Dick is a mountain bike trail network in Lancaster & Lebanon, PA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 909 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.4° and a predominant WNW-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 these factors affect drying
SoilRocky loam
The soil data includes about 40% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.
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 Governor Dick right now?
The current estimate for Governor Dick is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.
Is Governor Dick muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). The drying model accounts for about 40% rock fragments in the soil data. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Governor Dick?
The soil data at the sampled location is classified as rocky loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.
How long does Governor Dick take to dry after rain?
Governor Dick has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. The model accounts for about 40% rock fragments in the soil data, but that does not establish a recovery time. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.
Can you ride Governor Dick after rain?
Rock fragments influence the drying model, but softer trail sections may need more time. 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 Governor Dick?
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 Governor Dick?
Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 909 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.4° and a predominant WNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Rocky loamdrainage input
- Terrain
- Steepterrain slope
- Tree cover
- 86%Dense
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- Average grade
- 7.4°
- Predominant aspect
- WNW-facing