LoamLester Park
Mountain bike trail conditions · Duluth, MN
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Almost there. Check back in a few hours.
- Recent rain0.2″ of rain, in the last hour
- Est. time to dry~2h
Lester Park is a mountain bike network in the Duluth, MN area. It rides on mixed drainage soil across flat, partial shade terrain — the combination that decides how the dirt holds up after rain and how quickly it bounces back.
Environmental profile
Lester Park’s drying behavior comes down to what Loam measures for this exact location:
This network sits on mixed or loamy soil — a blend of particle sizes that balances water retention with reasonable drainage. Drying time falls between sandy and clay soils, typically a day or two after significant rain.
A mix of shaded and open sections. Sun-exposed stretches dry quickly while tree-covered sections hold moisture longer, so conditions can vary noticeably across the network — rideable in one zone, still damp in another.
Flat trails have nowhere for water to go. Low spots and natural depressions collect standing water and mud that lingers well after the rain stops, so these networks often stay wet longer than the weather alone suggests.
Slopes here are predominantly northwest-facing, with about 1% rock fragment content in the soil — a factor in how fast the surface sheds water and dries.
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FAQ
Can you ride Lester Park right now?
As of the latest update, Lester Park is Use judgment (CAUTION). Almost there. Check back in a few hours. 0.2″ of rain, in the last hour.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Lester Park?
Lester Park sits on mixed drainage ground (Silt loam). This network sits on mixed or loamy soil — a blend of particle sizes that balances water retention with reasonable drainage. Drying time falls between sandy and clay soils, typically a day or two after significant rain.
How long does Lester Park take to dry after rain?
On its mixed drainage soil, Lester Park typically takes about a day or two to dry after significant rain, and its flat terrain can hold water longer in low spots.
Does Lester Park get snow in winter?
Yes — Lester Park is in a northeast snow climate, so winter riding can be limited by snowpack or freeze-thaw. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen.