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Lookout Mountain

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bellingham, WA 48.712° N  122.367° W   1,217 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 5d ago
Today
48°Ffog or low cloud
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, 0.26 inches of rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Lookout Mountain rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 5d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 6am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Saturday, October 17th at 2am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Lookout Mountain has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain is a mountain bike trail network in Bellingham, WA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,217 ft, an average terrain slope of 11.5° and a predominant NE-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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly sandy

The soil data includes about 20% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 86%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Lookout Mountain right now?

The current estimate for Lookout Mountain is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 5d ago.

Is Lookout Mountain muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.3″ of rain, 5d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lookout Mountain?

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

How long does Lookout Mountain take to dry after rain?

Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Lookout Mountain?

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 Lookout Mountain?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,217 ft, an average terrain slope of 11.5° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
1,217 ft
Average grade
11.5°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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