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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Mountain bike trail conditions · Cleveland, OH 41.433° N  81.663° W   627 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
65°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.69 inches of rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 66 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 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 69 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 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:36 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 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.7″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 1am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 5pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Friday, October 16th at 8am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is a mountain bike trail network in Cleveland, OH. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 627 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.2° and a predominant NW-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

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 77%

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

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation right now?

The current estimate for Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.7″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.7″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation?

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

How long does Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation take to dry after rain?

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 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 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation?

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 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 627 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.2° and a predominant NW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
77%Dense
Elevation
627 ft
Average grade
2.2°
Predominant aspect
NW-facing

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