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7 days back · 4 aheadOver the tracked history, North Trails has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Daily trail markers are representative daytime outlooks. Weather is one input. The rideability verdict also accounts for soil, terrain, canopy, and drying time.
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Terrain & soilNorth Trails is a mountain bike network in the Marquette region of MI, riding on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. What really sets the timing here is how quickly that ground gives back a firm, dry surface, not what the day’s forecast says. The terrain here is nearly flat (a 0.4° average grade at 968 ft) and lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up, while the SW-facing aspect gets its strongest sun in the afternoon, so morning laps can stay tacky after overnight moisture. Named trails in this network include Blue Heron, Country Trail and Mildcat.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 80%Dense
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- Average grade
- 0.4°
- Predominant aspect
- SW-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyDense 80%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Trails at North Trails
Named trails- Blue Heron
- Country Trail
- Wildcat
- Mildcat
- Lowe's Trail
Some of the named trails our map data covers here, not a complete list. Conditions above are modeled for the network as a whole, so these names do not carry separate verdicts. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby networks in Marquette, MI
Marquette, MIFAQ
Common questionsCan you ride North Trails right now?
As of the latest update, North Trails is Rideable now (PRIME). No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 7d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at North Trails?
North Trails sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does North Trails take to dry after rain?
North Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does North Trails get snow in winter?
Yes. At 968 ft, North Trails 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 trails are at North Trails?
Named trails at North Trails include Blue Heron, Country Trail, Wildcat, Mildcat and Lowe's Trail. That is a sample of what our map data covers rather than a full inventory, and local trail counts change as networks are built out. Loam models conditions for North Trails as a whole, so the verdict on this page covers the network rather than scoring each trail separately.
What's the terrain and elevation like at North Trails?
North Trails sits at roughly 968 feet, faces mostly SW, and averages a 0.4° grade with about 80% tree cover. That makes it an afternoon-sun network where mornings run tackier, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride North Trails?
The reliable season at North Trails runs late spring through fall: at around 968 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.