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Hillside Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN 45.295° N  93.539° W   929 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sat 26 Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
63°Fpartly cloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 0.12 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, 0.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.63 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable 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, 14:19 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 19. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Hillside Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Sat 198am
Dried back to PRIME.
Sat 192am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Fri 185pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Hillside Park has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Hillside Park

Hillside Park is a mountain bike trail network in Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.2° slope at 929 ft and mainly faces NE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

CanopyDense 67%

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 Hillside Park right now?

The current estimate for Hillside Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Hillside Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Hillside Park?

Hillside Park sits on sandy soil that drains fast. Sandy, coarse soil sheds water fast. These trails are among the quickest to recover after rain.

How long does Hillside Park take to dry after rain?

Hillside Park usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Hillside Park after rain?

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Hillside Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Hillside Park sits low and mild enough (around 929 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 Hillside Park?

Hillside Park sits at roughly 929 feet, faces mostly NE, and averages a 0.2° grade with about 67% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Hillside Park?

Snow rarely affects Hillside Park. 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
Sandydrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
67%Dense
Elevation
929 ft
Average grade
0.2°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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