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Heber Down Conservation Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Toronto, ON, Canada 43.932° N  78.989° W   404 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
65°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 1.57 inches of rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/15, 0.26 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 63 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 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:28 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 Heber Down Conservation Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 16th at 1pm
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 16th at 7am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 15th at 11pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Heber Down Conservation Area has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Heber Down Conservation Area

Heber Down Conservation Area is a mountain bike trail network in Toronto, ON, Canada. 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 404 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant S-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 96%

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

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Heber Down Conservation Area right now?

The current estimate for Heber Down Conservation Area is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Heber Down Conservation Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Heber Down Conservation Area?

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 Heber Down Conservation Area take to dry after rain?

Heber Down Conservation Area 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 Heber Down Conservation 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Heber Down Conservation Area?

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 Heber Down Conservation Area?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 404 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant S-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
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
96%Dense
Elevation
404 ft
Average grade
1.6°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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