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J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Tampa, FL 28.247° N  82.623° W   66 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 5d ago
Today
79°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 86 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 88 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 12pm
Dried back to DRY.
Saturday, October 17th at 10am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Monday, October 12th at 6pm
Dried back to DRY.
Over the tracked history, J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park 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 J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park

J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park is a mountain bike trail network in Tampa, FL. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 66 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.3° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 83%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park right now?

The current estimate for J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.1″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park take to dry after rain?

J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 66 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.3° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
66 ft
Average grade
0.3°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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