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Highland Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · New York 42.824° N  75.925° W   1,772 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
59°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.11 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:48 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Highland Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Fri 118am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Highland Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Highland Forest

Highland Forest is a mountain bike trail network in New York. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.2° slope at 1,772 ft and mainly faces WSW. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 83%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainHolds water

Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.

FAQ

Can you ride Highland Forest right now?

The current estimate for Highland Forest is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Highland Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Highland Forest?

Highland Forest sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Highland Forest take to dry after rain?

Highland Forest usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Highland Forest 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 Highland Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. Highland Forest sits low and mild enough (around 1,772 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 Highland Forest?

Highland Forest sits at roughly 1,772 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 2.2° grade with about 83% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Highland Forest?

Snow rarely affects Highland Forest. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
1,772 ft
Average grade
2.2°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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