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Kanawha State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · West Virginia 38.260° N  81.644° W   1,270 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Thursday, November 5th at 10am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 3h ago
Today
67°Flight rain
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, 0.31 inches of rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, 0.19 inches of rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Kanawha State Forest 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, 3h ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 9pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Wednesday, November 4th at 8pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Kanawha State Forest has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in West Virginia. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,270 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.6° and a predominant ESE-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.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 90%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Kanawha State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Kanawha State Forest is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~8 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.5″ of rain, 3h ago.

Is Kanawha State Forest muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.5″ of rain, 3h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Kanawha State Forest?

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

How long does Kanawha State Forest take to dry after rain?

Kanawha State Forest 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 Kanawha State Forest 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 Kanawha State Forest?

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 Kanawha State Forest?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,270 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.6° and a predominant ESE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
90%Dense
Elevation
1,270 ft
Average grade
8.6°
Predominant aspect
ESE-facing

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