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Kickapoo State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Illinois 40.152° N  87.728° W   689 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
81°Fpartly cloudy
  • Thu 9/10, 0.09 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.74 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 13:14 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Kickapoo State Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2012pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 206am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Fri 187pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Kickapoo State Park 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 Kickapoo State Park

Kickapoo State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Illinois. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.2° slope at 689 ft and mainly faces SSE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 88%

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 Kickapoo State Park right now?

The current estimate for Kickapoo State Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Kickapoo State Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.7″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Kickapoo State Park?

Kickapoo State Park sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Kickapoo State Park take to dry after rain?

Kickapoo State Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Kickapoo State Park 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.

Does Kickapoo State Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Kickapoo State Park sits low and mild enough (around 689 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 Kickapoo State Park?

Kickapoo State Park sits at roughly 689 feet, faces mostly SSE, and averages a 0.2° grade with about 88% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Kickapoo State Park?

Snow rarely affects Kickapoo State Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
88%Dense
Elevation
689 ft
Average grade
0.2°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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