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Mount Richards

Mountain bike trail conditions · Victoria & South Island, BC, Canada 48.785° N  123.627° W   1,201 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, November 6th at 12pm Conditions turn Stay off.

Recent rain
0.4″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
49°Fovercast
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/29, 0.50 inches of rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/30, 0.16 inches of rain, daily high 42 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 11/6, 0.35 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 11/7, 0.87 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/8, 0.07 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Mount Richards rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.4″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 30th at 8am
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 30th at 2am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 29th at 11am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Mount Richards 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 Mount Richards

Mount Richards is a mountain bike trail network in Victoria & South Island, BC, Canada. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,201 ft, an average terrain slope of 10.3° and a predominant WNW-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

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 100%

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

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride Mount Richards right now?

The current estimate for Mount Richards is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Rain returns in ~2 days. 0.4″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Mount Richards muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.4″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Mount Richards?

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

How long does Mount Richards take to dry after rain?

Mount Richards 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 Mount Richards 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 Mount Richards?

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 Mount Richards?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,201 ft, an average terrain slope of 10.3° and a predominant WNW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
100%Dense
Elevation
1,201 ft
Average grade
10.3°
Predominant aspect
WNW-facing

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