Pisgah Ranger District

The current estimate for Pisgah Ranger District is CAUTION: use judgment. Recent rain not yet modeled. Local radar saw rain the forecast missed. Conditions may be wetter than shown. No measurable rain in the past week.

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. Sandy soil usually drains quickly. No measurable rain in the past week.

Pisgah Ranger District sits on gravelly sandy soil that drains fast. About 16% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain sandy. The soil type here is classified, but the exact drying speed is modeled from that classification rather than measured directly at this spot.

Pisgah Ranger District usually needs only a few hours to recover after light rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Sandy soil drains quickly, though heavier rain can leave soft spots. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Rarely. Pisgah Ranger District sits low and mild enough (around 2,897 ft) that snow seldom affects riding; conditions are driven by rain and drying. Loam still flags FROZEN on the rare freeze.

Trails at Pisgah Ranger District include Black Mountain Trail, Bennet Gap, Perry Cove, Maxwell Cove and Coon Tree Loop. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

Pisgah Ranger District sits at roughly 2,897 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 6.2° grade with about 96% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

Snow rarely affects Pisgah Ranger District. 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.