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Mountain bike trail conditions · Charlottesville, VA 38.396° N  79.152° W   1,959 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 8d ago
Today
65°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 65 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 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:35 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 Narrowback rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 15th at 1am
Dried back to DRY.
Monday, October 12th at 2pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Narrowback has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Narrowback

Narrowback is a mountain bike trail network in Charlottesville, VA. 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 1,959 ft, an average terrain slope of 5° and a predominant W-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

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 34% 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 90%

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 Narrowback right now?

The current estimate for Narrowback is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

Is Narrowback muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 8d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Narrowback?

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 Narrowback take to dry after rain?

Narrowback 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 Narrowback 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 Narrowback?

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 Narrowback?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,959 ft, an average terrain slope of 5° and a predominant W-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
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
90%Dense
Elevation
1,959 ft
Average grade
5°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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