Is Lebanon Hills rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 1d ago.
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Soil and terrain at Lebanon Hills
Lebanon Hills is a mountain bike trail network in Minneapolis & St. Cloud, MN. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.9° slope at 991 ft and mainly faces E. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
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 82%
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 Lebanon Hills right now?
The current estimate for Lebanon Hills is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 1d ago.
Is Lebanon Hills muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.5″ of rain, 1d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Lebanon Hills?
Lebanon Hills 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 Lebanon Hills take to dry after rain?
Lebanon Hills 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 Lebanon Hills 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 Lebanon Hills get snow in winter?
Rarely. Lebanon Hills sits low and mild enough (around 991 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 Lebanon Hills?
Lebanon Hills sits at roughly 991 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 1.9° grade with about 82% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride Lebanon Hills?
Snow rarely affects Lebanon Hills. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 82%Dense
- Elevation
- 991 ft
- Average grade
- 1.9°
- Predominant aspect
- E-facing