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McDonald Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Oakridge, OR 44.623° N  123.310° W   1,585 FT Verified

DUSTY: Rideable, very dry

Tuesday, October 27th Conditions turn Dry.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
62°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. Verdict last changed: Tuesday, October 20th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is McDonald Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DUSTY: rideable, but very dry and loose over hardpack. No measurable rain in the past week.

Over the tracked history, McDonald Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 3 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at McDonald Forest

McDonald Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Oakridge, OR. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,585 ft, an average terrain slope of 5.8° and a predominant E-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.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilClay

Clay can retain moisture and become slick when wet. Wait for a firm trail surface and respect posted closures. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 83%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride McDonald Forest right now?

The current estimate for McDonald Forest is DUSTY: rideable, very dry. Rideable, but very dry. Expect dust and loose corners. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is McDonald Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DUSTY). Clay can retain moisture, but soil type alone does not establish drying time. No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at McDonald Forest?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as clay. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does McDonald Forest take to dry after rain?

McDonald Forest 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 McDonald Forest after rain?

Clay soil needs time to dry. Riding it wet can leave lasting ruts. 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 McDonald Forest?

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 McDonald Forest?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,585 ft, an average terrain slope of 5.8° and a predominant E-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Claydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
83%Dense
Elevation
1,585 ft
Average grade
5.8°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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