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Massanutten Western Slope

Mountain bike trail conditions · Charlottesville, VA 38.428° N  78.756° W   1,814 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 3pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
77°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, 0.13 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.29 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, 0.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, 0.18 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, 0.72 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Massanutten Western Slope rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 1310am
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 139am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Massanutten Western Slope has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Massanutten Western Slope

Massanutten Western Slope is a mountain bike trail network in Charlottesville, VA. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 6° slope at 1,814 ft and mainly faces WNW. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

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. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 92%

Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Massanutten Western Slope right now?

The current estimate for Massanutten Western Slope is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~1 hour. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Massanutten Western Slope muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Massanutten Western Slope?

Massanutten Western Slope has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Massanutten Western Slope take to dry after rain?

Massanutten Western Slope has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Massanutten Western Slope 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 Massanutten Western Slope get snow in winter?

Rarely. Massanutten Western Slope sits low and mild enough (around 1,814 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 Massanutten Western Slope?

Massanutten Western Slope sits at roughly 1,814 feet, faces mostly WNW, and averages a 6° grade with about 92% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Massanutten Western Slope?

Snow rarely affects Massanutten Western Slope. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
92%Dense
Elevation
1,814 ft
Average grade
6°
Predominant aspect
WNW-facing

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