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Trail outlook
Is High Tor Wildlife Management Area rideable today?
Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.5″ of rain, 5h ago.
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Soil and terrain at High Tor Wildlife Management Area
High Tor Wildlife Management 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 8.4° slope at 1,089 ft and mainly faces NW. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.
How these factors affect drying
SoilGravelly loam
About 30% 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 86%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainSheds water
Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.
FAQ
Can you ride High Tor Wildlife Management Area right now?
The current estimate for High Tor Wildlife Management Area is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~9 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.5″ of rain, 5h ago.
Is High Tor Wildlife Management Area muddy right now?
Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.5″ of rain, 5h ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at High Tor Wildlife Management Area?
High Tor Wildlife Management Area sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 30% 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 High Tor Wildlife Management Area take to dry after rain?
High Tor Wildlife Management Area usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride High Tor Wildlife Management 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 High Tor Wildlife Management Area get snow in winter?
Rarely. High Tor Wildlife Management Area sits low and mild enough (around 1,089 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 High Tor Wildlife Management Area?
High Tor Wildlife Management Area sits at roughly 1,089 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 8.4° grade with about 86% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.
When is the best time of year to ride High Tor Wildlife Management Area?
Snow rarely affects High Tor Wildlife Management Area. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Gravelly loamdrains fast
- Drainage
- Sheds waterdries quickly
- Tree cover
- 86%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,089 ft
- Average grade
- 8.4°
- Predominant aspect
- NW-facing