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Northville Legacy Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Detroit & Ann Arbor, MI 42.418° N  83.454° W   899 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Sun 6pm Dries back to Prime.

Recent rain
0.4″ of rain, 14h ago
Today
65°Fovercast
  • 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, 0.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, 0.43 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable 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, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Northville Legacy Park rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.4″ of rain, 14h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2012pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sat 198pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Sat 1912pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Northville Legacy Park has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 2, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Northville Legacy Park

Northville Legacy Park is a mountain bike trail network in Detroit & Ann Arbor, MI. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.5° slope at 899 ft and mainly faces WSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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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 73%

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.

FAQ

Can you ride Northville Legacy Park right now?

The current estimate for Northville Legacy Park is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~4 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.4″ of rain, 14h ago.

Is Northville Legacy Park muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.4″ of rain, 14h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Northville Legacy Park?

Northville Legacy Park 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 Northville Legacy Park take to dry after rain?

Northville Legacy Park 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.

Can you ride Northville Legacy Park 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.

Does Northville Legacy Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. Northville Legacy Park sits low and mild enough (around 899 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Northville Legacy Park?

Northville Legacy Park sits at roughly 899 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 0.5° grade with about 73% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Northville Legacy Park?

Snow rarely affects Northville Legacy Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
73%Dense
Elevation
899 ft
Average grade
0.5°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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