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Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

Mountain bike trail conditions · North Jersey, NJ 41.019° N  74.573° W   1,322 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
62°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.53 inches of rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 62 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 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:33 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Sunday, October 18th at 8am
Dried back to DRY.
Sunday, October 18th at 2am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 6pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Mahlon Dickerson Reservation has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation is a mountain bike trail network in North Jersey, NJ. 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 1,322 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° 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 87%

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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation right now?

The current estimate for Mahlon Dickerson Reservation is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.5″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation?

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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation take to dry after rain?

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation?

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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,322 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.1° 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
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
1,322 ft
Average grade
2.1°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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