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Why Hirsch Farm dries this way
Terrain & soilHirsch Farm sits in the Platteville, WI area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. At 827 ft, Hirsch Farm rides SSW-facing ground that soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier; the gentle grade, around 2.2° on average, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 88%Dense
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- Average grade
- 2.2°
- Predominant aspect
- SSW-facing
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 88%
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.
Around Hirsch Farm
FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Hirsch Farm right now?
As of the latest update, Hirsch Farm is Rideable now (PRIME). Good window for the next ~23 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Hirsch Farm?
Hirsch Farm 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 Hirsch Farm take to dry after rain?
Hirsch Farm 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.
Does Hirsch Farm get snow in winter?
Rarely. Hirsch Farm sits low and mild enough (around 827 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 Hirsch Farm?
Hirsch Farm sits at roughly 827 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 2.2° grade with about 88% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Hirsch Farm?
There is no real off-season at Hirsch Farm: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.