LoamLoam App StoreGoogle Play

Lake Metigoshe State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · North Dakota 48.993° N  100.337° W   2,156 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
60°Ffog or low cloud
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable 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, 0.52 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, 0.63 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 19. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Watch conditions at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Watch one network free. No account needed.

After installing, search for Lake Metigoshe State Park and turn on alerts.

Already have Loam? Open this trail

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Is Lake Metigoshe State Park rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 1810pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 184pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Fri 1812pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Lake Metigoshe State Park has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 2. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park is a mountain bike trail network in North Dakota. The soil here is organic. The terrain averages a 0.5° slope at 2,156 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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. 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.

CanopyPartial 52%

A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.

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 Metigoshe State Park right now?

The current estimate for Lake Metigoshe State Park is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Lake Metigoshe State Park muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.6″ of rain, 2d ago.

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

Lake Metigoshe State Park 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 Metigoshe State Park take to dry after rain?

Lake Metigoshe State Park 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.

Can you ride Lake Metigoshe State Park 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 Metigoshe State Park get snow in winter?

Yes. At 2,156 ft, Lake Metigoshe State Park typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Lake Metigoshe State Park?

Lake Metigoshe State Park sits at roughly 2,156 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 0.5° grade with about 52% 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 Metigoshe State Park?

Snow can limit riding at Lake Metigoshe State Park in winter, at around 2,156 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.

Trail stewards, clubs and bike shops: Put live conditions on your site with a free badge that updates itself. Get the embed code →
Appearance

Loam is a rider app. The badge helps riders find it, so standard embeds are free. No account required. The snippet includes a short text link to the live conditions page; please keep it so riders can open full details. Need several networks? Build a free trail conditions widget. How Loam works and why it is free.

Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
52%Partial
Elevation
2,156 ft
Average grade
0.5°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

Around Lake Metigoshe State Park

Nearby networks

Bison Plant Trail68 MI Harmon Lake145 MI Pipestem Creek Trail159 MI Cuyuna LakesMinneapolis & St. Cloud, MN341 MI Bear Butte State ParkSouth Dakota346 MI

All trail networks →