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Hurd State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Lower Connecticut River Valley, CT 41.530° N  72.546° W   233 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Good window for the next ~8 hours.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 7d ago
Next rain
~8h
Today
75°Fheavy rain

Updated Sep 13, 2026, 05:47 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Hurd State Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

0.1″
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FORECAST
PRIME 7d 2026-09-06: 0.10 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 4d 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 3d 2026-09-10: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-11: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-12: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
75° CAUTION Today 2026-09-13: 0.50 inches of rain, Heavy rain, representative trail outlook CAUTION
70° PRIME MON 2026-09-14: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
71° PRIME TUE 2026-09-15: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME WED 2026-09-16: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME THU 2026-09-17: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Overcast, representative trail outlook PRIME
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Hurd State Park has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Hurd State Park

Hurd State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Lower Connecticut River Valley, CT. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 4.9° slope at 233 ft and mainly faces W. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 82%

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

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Hurd State Park right now?

The current estimate for Hurd State Park is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~8 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Hurd State Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Hurd State Park?

Hurd State Park has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Hurd State Park take to dry after rain?

Hurd State Park has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Hurd State Park after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Hurd State Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Hurd State Park sits low and mild enough (around 233 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 Hurd State Park?

Hurd State Park sits at roughly 233 feet, faces mostly W, and averages a 4.9° grade with about 82% 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 Hurd State Park?

Snow rarely affects Hurd State 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
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
82%Dense
Elevation
233 ft
Average grade
4.9°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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