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Ingham Conservation District

Mountain bike trail conditions · Lansing, MI 42.548° N  84.386° W   919 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, 18h ago
Today
64°Flight rain
  • 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, 0.13 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, 0.13 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, 0.58 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.19 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then 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, 14:17 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Ingham Conservation District rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.6″ of rain, 18h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 204am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sat 193pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Ingham Conservation District has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Ingham Conservation District

Ingham Conservation District is a mountain bike trail network in Lansing, MI. The soil is sandy and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.1° slope at 919 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

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

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 Ingham Conservation District right now?

The current estimate for Ingham Conservation District is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.6″ of rain, 18h ago.

Is Ingham Conservation District muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.6″ of rain, 18h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Ingham Conservation District?

Ingham Conservation District 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 Ingham Conservation District take to dry after rain?

Ingham Conservation District 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 Ingham Conservation District 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 Ingham Conservation District get snow in winter?

Rarely. Ingham Conservation District sits low and mild enough (around 919 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 Ingham Conservation District?

Ingham Conservation District sits at roughly 919 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 1.1° grade with about 85% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Ingham Conservation District?

Snow rarely affects Ingham Conservation District. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Sandydrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
85%Dense
Elevation
919 ft
Average grade
1.1°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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