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Ingham Conservation District

Mountain bike trail conditions · Michigan 42.548° N  84.386° W   919 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

No significant rain before then.

Recent rain
2.5″ of rain, 22h ago
Est. time to dry
~8h
Today
77°Ffog or low cloud

Updated Sep 5, 2026, 14:11 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 4. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Ingham Conservation District rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 2.5″ of rain, 22h ago.

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FORECAST
7d 2026-08-29: 0.00 inches of rain
CAUTION 6d 2026-08-30: 0.80 inches of rain, representative trail outlook CAUTION
PRIME 5d 2026-08-31: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 4d 2026-09-01: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 3d 2026-09-02: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-03: 0.30 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
STAY OFF 1d 2026-09-04: 2.30 inches of rain, representative trail outlook STAY OFF
77° CAUTION Today 2026-09-05: 0.00 inches of rain, Fog or low cloud, representative trail outlook CAUTION
74° PRIME SUN 2026-09-06: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
79° PRIME MON 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
83° PRIME TUE 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
88° PRIME WED 2026-09-09: 0.10 inches of forecast rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Ingham Conservation District has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 2, and too wet to ride on 2. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. 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 Michigan. 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.

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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 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 STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~8 hours. No significant rain before then. 2.5″ of rain, 22h ago.

Is Ingham Conservation District muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 2.5″ of rain, 22h 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

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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