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Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Roanoke & the New River Valley, VA 37.285° N  80.462° W   2,218 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 9h ago
Today
53°Flight rain
  • Wed 10/7, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/8, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/9, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/10, 0.22 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Sun 10/11, 1.01 inches of rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, 0.47 inches of rain, daily high 75 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, 0.17 inches of rain, daily high 79 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION
  • Today, Sat 10/17, 0.07 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 66 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 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. Verdict last changed: Saturday, October 17th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 9h ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 16th at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 15th at 8pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Monday, October 12th at 6am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek

Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Roanoke & the New River Valley, VA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,218 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.7° and a predominant SSW-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

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 30% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 89%

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 Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek right now?

The current estimate for Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 9h ago.

Is Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 9h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek?

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

How long does Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek take to dry after rain?

Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek 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 Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek 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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek?

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 Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 2,218 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.7° and a predominant SSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
89%Dense
Elevation
2,218 ft
Average grade
0.7°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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