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Loch Raven Reservoir

Mountain bike trail conditions · Baltimore & Central Maryland, MD 39.428° N  76.588° W   295 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 12h ago
Today
60°Flight rain
  • Wed 10/7, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/8, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/9, no measurable rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/10, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/11, 1.49 inches of rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Mon 10/12, 0.11 inches of rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Sat 10/17, 0.07 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. Verdict last changed: Saturday, October 17th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Loch Raven Reservoir rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 12h ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 6am
Dried back to DRY.
Saturday, October 17th at 12am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 14th at 2am
Dried back to DRY.
Over the tracked history, Loch Raven Reservoir has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Loch Raven Reservoir

Loch Raven Reservoir is a mountain bike trail network in Baltimore & Central Maryland, MD. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 295 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.4° and a predominant NNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 83%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Loch Raven Reservoir right now?

The current estimate for Loch Raven Reservoir is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 12h ago.

Is Loch Raven Reservoir muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 12h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Loch Raven Reservoir?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Loch Raven Reservoir take to dry after rain?

Loch Raven Reservoir has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Loch Raven Reservoir 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Loch Raven Reservoir?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Loch Raven Reservoir?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 295 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.4° and a predominant NNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
295 ft
Average grade
2.4°
Predominant aspect
NNW-facing

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