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OxBow Trail System

Mountain bike trail conditions · Nebraska 41.041° N  96.363° W   1,083 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Mon 6am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
1.8″ of rain, 4d ago
Today
66°Fovercast
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.35 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 0.95 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/15, 0.50 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/16, 1.81 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, 0.20 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, 0.28 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:48 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 15. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is OxBow Trail System rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 1.8″ of rain, 4d ago.

CHANGED
Tue 1512am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Sat 126pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sat 1212pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, OxBow Trail System has been rideable on 4 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 6. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at OxBow Trail System

OxBow Trail System is a mountain bike trail network in Nebraska. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.6° slope at 1,083 ft and mainly faces N. 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 62%

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 OxBow Trail System right now?

The current estimate for OxBow Trail System is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~22 hours. No significant rain before then. 1.8″ of rain, 4d ago.

Is OxBow Trail System muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 1.8″ of rain, 4d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at OxBow Trail System?

OxBow Trail System 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 OxBow Trail System take to dry after rain?

OxBow Trail System 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 OxBow Trail System 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 OxBow Trail System get snow in winter?

Rarely. OxBow Trail System sits low and mild enough (around 1,083 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 OxBow Trail System?

OxBow Trail System sits at roughly 1,083 feet, faces mostly N, and averages a 0.6° grade with about 62% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride OxBow Trail System?

Snow rarely affects OxBow Trail System. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
62%Dense
Elevation
1,083 ft
Average grade
0.6°
Predominant aspect
N-facing

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