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Lake Leatherwood

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bentonville & NWA, AR 36.430° N  93.766° W   1,152 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 27 Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 11h ago
Today
86°Fcloudy
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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
  • Sun 9/20, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Today, 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
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Sat 9/26, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 21, 2026, 14:48 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Lake Leatherwood rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 11h ago.

CHANGED
Mon 215am
Dried back to PRIME.
Mon 213am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Sun 1312pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Lake Leatherwood has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lake Leatherwood

Lake Leatherwood is a mountain bike trail network in Bentonville & NWA, AR. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.9° slope at 1,152 ft and mainly faces S. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 87%

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 Lake Leatherwood right now?

The current estimate for Lake Leatherwood is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 11h ago.

Is Lake Leatherwood muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 11h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lake Leatherwood?

Lake Leatherwood has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Lake Leatherwood take to dry after rain?

Lake Leatherwood has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Lake Leatherwood 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 Lake Leatherwood get snow in winter?

Rarely. Lake Leatherwood sits low and mild enough (around 1,152 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 1,152 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 1.9° grade with about 87% 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 Lake Leatherwood?

Snow rarely affects Lake Leatherwood. 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

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
1,152 ft
Average grade
1.9°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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