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Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

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

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
1.5″ of rain, 4d ago
Today
71°Fcloudy

Updated Sep 5, 2026, 15:22 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 2. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.5″ of rain, 4d ago.

1.5″
0.2″
FORECAST
PRIME 7d 2026-08-29: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-08-30: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-08-31: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
STAY OFF 4d 2026-09-01: 1.50 inches of rain, representative trail outlook STAY OFF
PRIME 3d 2026-09-02: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-03: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-04: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
71° PRIME Today 2026-09-05: 0.00 inches of rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
68° PRIME SUN 2026-09-06: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
74° PRIME MON 2026-09-07: 0.20 inches of forecast rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME TUE 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
80° PRIME WED 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Mahlon Dickerson Reservation has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 2. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. 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. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 2.1° slope at 1,322 ft and mainly faces SSW. 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 87%

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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation right now?

The current estimate for Mahlon Dickerson Reservation is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.5″ of rain, 4d ago.

Is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 1.5″ of rain, 4d ago.

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

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation take to dry after rain?

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation get snow in winter?

Rarely. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation sits low and mild enough (around 1,322 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation?

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation sits at roughly 1,322 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 2.1° grade with about 87% 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 Mahlon Dickerson Reservation?

Snow rarely affects Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. 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

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
1,322 ft
Average grade
2.1°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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