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Trail outlook
Is Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 4d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is a mountain bike trail network in Finger Lakes, NY. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 5.4° slope at 2,146 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 20% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
CanopyDense 90%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
FAQ
Can you ride Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area right now?
The current estimate for Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~5 days. 0.1″ of rain, 4d ago.
Is Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 4d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area?
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 20% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.
How long does Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area take to dry after rain?
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area 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 Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area get snow in winter?
Occasionally. Cold snaps can bring snow or a hard freeze to Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area (around 2,146 ft), but it rarely lasts. Loam flags a FROZEN state when it happens and clears it once the trail thaws.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area?
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area sits at roughly 2,146 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 5.4° grade with about 90% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.
When is the best time of year to ride Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area?
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area usually has little snow, though winter cold snaps can interrupt riding. Recent rain and drying time matter throughout the year. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the live verdict the morning you want to ride.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 90%Dense
- Elevation
- 2,146 ft
- Average grade
- 5.4°
- Predominant aspect
- NNE-facing