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Lower Basin

Mountain bike trail conditions · Coeur d'Alene & Sandpoint, ID 48.335° N  116.579° W   3,353 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Thursday, October 22nd at 10pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
61°Frain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 53 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 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.35 inches of rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/23, 0.07 inches of rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 19:42 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 Lower Basin rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, Lower Basin has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 2 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Lower Basin

Lower Basin is a mountain bike trail network in Coeur d'Alene & Sandpoint, ID. 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 3,353 ft, an average terrain slope of 18° and a predominant SSW-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 76%

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 Lower Basin right now?

The current estimate for Lower Basin is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~10 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Lower Basin muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lower Basin?

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 Lower Basin take to dry after rain?

Lower Basin 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 Lower Basin 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 Lower Basin?

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 Lower Basin?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 3,353 ft, an average terrain slope of 18° and a predominant SSW-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
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
76%Dense
Elevation
3,353 ft
Average grade
18°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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