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Jail Trail (North Loop)

Mountain bike trail conditions · Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN 45.548° N  94.147° W   974 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Saturday, November 7th at 1am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 11h ago
Today
50°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/26, 0.37 inches of rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/27, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/28, 0.33 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, 0.09 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, 1.01 inches of rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, 0.65 inches of rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, 0.48 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 35 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. Verdict last changed: Monday, November 2nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Jail Trail (North Loop) rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.5″ of rain, 11h ago.

CHANGED
Monday, November 2nd at 9am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Monday, November 2nd at 6am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 29th at 5am
Dried back to DRY.
Over the tracked history, Jail Trail (North Loop) has been rideable on 5 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 4. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Jail Trail (North Loop)

Jail Trail (North Loop) is a mountain bike trail network in Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN. Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 974 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant WSW-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

SoilNot surveyed

Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Other inputs still inform the model, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.

CanopyOpen 24%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainGentle

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

FAQ

Can you ride Jail Trail (North Loop) right now?

The current estimate for Jail Trail (North Loop) is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~2 days. No significant rain before then. 0.5″ of rain, 11h ago.

Is Jail Trail (North Loop) muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.5″ of rain, 11h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Jail Trail (North Loop)?

Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Loam uses a middle estimate for soil drainage. Constructed trail surfaces may differ.

How long does Jail Trail (North Loop) take to dry after rain?

Jail Trail (North Loop) 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 Jail Trail (North Loop) 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Jail Trail (North Loop)?

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 Jail Trail (North Loop)?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 974 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.8° and a predominant WSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Not surveyedmiddle estimate · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
24%Open
Elevation
974 ft
Average grade
0.8°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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