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Palmer Woods Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Traverse City, MI 44.898° N  85.917° W   1,007 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.5″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
57°Ffog or low cloud
  • Mon 10/12, 0.55 inches of rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, 0.52 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, 0.11 inches of rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 42 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 Palmer Woods Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 16th at 3am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 15th at 6pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Tuesday, October 13th at 5am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Palmer Woods Forest has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Palmer Woods Forest

Palmer Woods Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Traverse City, MI. 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 1,007 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.7° and a predominant SW-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. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 82%

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 Palmer Woods Forest right now?

The current estimate for Palmer Woods Forest is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Palmer Woods Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.5″ of rain, 7d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Palmer Woods Forest?

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 Palmer Woods Forest take to dry after rain?

Palmer Woods Forest 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 Palmer Woods Forest 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 Palmer Woods Forest?

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 Palmer Woods Forest?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,007 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.7° and a predominant SW-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
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
82%Dense
Elevation
1,007 ft
Average grade
1.7°
Predominant aspect
SW-facing

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