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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

PRIME: Rideable now

Mon 9pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 7d ago
Today
85°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, 0.13 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION
  • Sat 9/12, 0.35 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.46 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, 0.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 9/23, 1.61 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/24, 0.12 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:50 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

CHANGED
Sun 132pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Sun 138am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 133am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. 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. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.7° slope at 2,218 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

CanopyDense 89%

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 Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek right now?

The current estimate for Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~1 day. 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

Is Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.3″ of rain, 7d ago.

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

Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 30% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

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

Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek 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 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.

Does Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek get snow in winter?

Rarely. Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek sits low and mild enough (around 2,218 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 Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek?

Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek sits at roughly 2,218 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 0.7° grade with about 89% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek?

Snow rarely affects Pandapas Pond / Poverty Creek. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrains fast
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
89%Dense
Elevation
2,218 ft
Average grade
0.7°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

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