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Kanawha State Forest

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

PRIME: Rideable now

Tue 4am Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 2h ago
Today
86°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, 0.26 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.06 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 1.08 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/23, 0.69 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/24, 0.11 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 14:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Kanawha State Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2012pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Fri 113pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 112pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Kanawha State Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. 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. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 8.6° slope at 1,270 ft and mainly faces ESE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 90%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainSheds water

Water runs off this terrain rather than pooling, which helps the surface dry out after rain.

FAQ

Can you ride Kanawha State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Kanawha State Forest is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~2 days. 0.1″ of rain, 2h ago.

Is Kanawha State Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2h ago.

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

Kanawha State Forest has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

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

Kanawha State Forest has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain sheds water, which speeds drying. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Kanawha State Forest after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Kanawha State Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. Kanawha State Forest sits low and mild enough (around 1,270 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 Kanawha State Forest?

Kanawha State Forest sits at roughly 1,270 feet, faces mostly ESE, and averages a 8.6° grade with about 90% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Kanawha State Forest?

Snow rarely affects Kanawha State Forest. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
Drainage
Sheds waterdries quickly
Tree cover
90%Dense
Elevation
1,270 ft
Average grade
8.6°
Predominant aspect
ESE-facing

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