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Lowell Preserve

Mountain bike trail conditions · Portland, ME 43.804° N  70.355° W   413 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Mon 3am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
56°Frain
  • 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, 0.17 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, 0.16 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.36 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/21, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then 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, 13:50 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Lowell Preserve rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 182am
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 181am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Fri 1812am
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Lowell Preserve has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lowell Preserve

Lowell Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in Portland, ME. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.4° slope at 413 ft and mainly faces S. Its gentle slopes drain slowly, so low spots can stay soft after rain.

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.

CanopyDense 86%

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 Lowell Preserve right now?

The current estimate for Lowell Preserve is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~10 hours. 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is Lowell Preserve muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lowell Preserve?

Lowell Preserve 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 Lowell Preserve take to dry after rain?

Lowell Preserve 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. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Lowell Preserve 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 Lowell Preserve get snow in winter?

Rarely. Lowell Preserve sits low and mild enough (around 413 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 Lowell Preserve?

Lowell Preserve sits at roughly 413 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 2.4° grade with about 86% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the gentle terrain leaves low spots soft after storms.

When is the best time of year to ride Lowell Preserve?

Snow rarely affects Lowell Preserve. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
413 ft
Average grade
2.4°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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