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Indian Cave State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Kansas City, NE 40.272° N  95.569° W   1,175 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Mon 10pm Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 8h ago
Today
68°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.23 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 1.23 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/15, 1.31 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/16, 0.33 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, 0.68 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/21, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:49 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Indian Cave State Park rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.7″ of rain, 8h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 203am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Fri 184pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Mon 148am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Indian Cave State Park has been rideable on 4 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 5. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Kansas City, NE. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 3.3° slope at 1,175 ft and mainly faces E. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

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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 85%

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 Indian Cave State Park right now?

The current estimate for Indian Cave State Park is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~2 days. No significant rain before then. 0.7″ of rain, 8h ago.

Is Indian Cave State Park muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.7″ of rain, 8h ago.

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

Indian Cave State Park 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 Indian Cave State Park take to dry after rain?

Indian Cave State Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Indian Cave State Park 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 Indian Cave State Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Indian Cave State Park sits low and mild enough (around 1,175 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 Indian Cave State Park?

Indian Cave State Park sits at roughly 1,175 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 3.3° grade with about 85% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Indian Cave State Park?

Snow rarely affects Indian Cave 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

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
85%Dense
Elevation
1,175 ft
Average grade
3.3°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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