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Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees

Mountain bike trail conditions · Lancaster & Lebanon, PA 40.184° N  76.996° W   630 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
65°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 78 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 59 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 Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Tuesday, October 13th at 9pm
Dried back to DRY.
Tuesday, October 13th at 3pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees

Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees is a mountain bike trail network in Lancaster & Lebanon, PA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 630 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.9° and a predominant S-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

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 30% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 81%

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 Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees right now?

The current estimate for Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees?

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

How long does Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees take to dry after rain?

Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees 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 Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees 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 Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees?

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 Mechanicsburg Trails and Trees?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 630 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.9° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
630 ft
Average grade
0.9°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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