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Lowes Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Wisconsin 44.758° N  91.467° W   879 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Sun 3pm Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.4″ of rain, 18h ago
Today
62°Fcloudy
  • 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 2.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, 0.08 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.62 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Sat 9/19, 0.16 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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. Verdict last changed: Sep 19. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Lowes Creek rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.4″ of rain, 18h ago.

CHANGED
Fri 187pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Thu 179am
Dried back to PRIME.
Thu 176am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Lowes Creek 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 Lowes Creek

Lowes Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Wisconsin. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.1° slope at 879 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

CanopyDense 82%

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 Lowes Creek right now?

The current estimate for Lowes Creek is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~8 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.4″ of rain, 18h ago.

Is Lowes Creek muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.4″ of rain, 18h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Lowes Creek?

Lowes Creek sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.

How long does Lowes Creek take to dry after rain?

Lowes Creek usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Lowes Creek 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.

Does Lowes Creek get snow in winter?

Rarely. Lowes Creek sits low and mild enough (around 879 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 Lowes Creek?

Lowes Creek sits at roughly 879 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 0.1° grade with about 82% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Lowes Creek?

Snow rarely affects Lowes Creek. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
82%Dense
Elevation
879 ft
Average grade
0.1°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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