LoamTrail outlook
7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, Lake Leatherwood has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilLake Leatherwood sits in the Bentonville & NWA, AR area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that drains at an even, moderate pace. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. At 1,345 ft, Lake Leatherwood rides N-facing ground that keeps the dirt shaded for much of the day, so moisture lingers after rain and snow is slow to clear; the gentle grade, around 4.8° on average, drains slowly enough that low spots stay soft after a storm.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Moderateeven drying
- Tree cover
- 84%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,345 ft
- Average grade
- 4.8°
- Predominant aspect
- N-facing
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 84%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainModerate
Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.
Nearby networks in Bentonville & NWA, AR
Bentonville & NWA, ARFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Lake Leatherwood right now?
As of the latest update, Lake Leatherwood is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 1d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Lake Leatherwood?
Lake Leatherwood 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 Lake Leatherwood take to dry after rain?
Lake Leatherwood usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Lake Leatherwood get snow in winter?
Rarely. Lake Leatherwood sits low and mild enough (around 1,345 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 Lake Leatherwood?
Lake Leatherwood sits at roughly 1,345 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 4.8° grade with about 84% tree cover. That makes it a shady network that holds moisture longer than sunnier neighbors, and the gentle grade means it leaves low spots soft after storms. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Lake Leatherwood?
There is no real off-season at Lake Leatherwood: snow rarely interferes, so good days come down to rain and how fast the dirt dries. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.