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Mink Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Idaho 42.681° N  112.365° W   6,802 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
60°Fpartly cloudy
  • 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, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.17 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.14 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, 0.06 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Mink Creek rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 189pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 186pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Thu 1710am
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Mink Creek has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Mink Creek

Mink Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Idaho. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 5.8° slope at 6,802 ft and mainly faces NW. Its rolling slopes drain steadily.

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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 67%

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 Mink Creek right now?

The current estimate for Mink Creek is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Mink Creek muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Mink Creek?

Mink Creek 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 Mink Creek take to dry after rain?

Mink Creek 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 Mink Creek 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 Mink Creek get snow in winter?

Yes. At 6,802 ft, Mink Creek typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Mink Creek?

Mink Creek sits at roughly 6,802 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 5.8° grade with about 67% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Mink Creek?

Snow can limit riding at Mink Creek in winter, at around 6,802 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
67%Dense
Elevation
6,802 ft
Average grade
5.8°
Predominant aspect
NW-facing

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