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Preddy Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Charlottesville, VA 38.181° N  78.366° W   456 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 4pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
1.0″ of rain, 3d ago
Today
81°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION 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, 0.96 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.50 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, 0.15 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, 0.19 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, 0.48 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then 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, 14:17 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Preddy Creek rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.0″ of rain, 3d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 186pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 1812pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thu 178pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Preddy 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 Preddy Creek

Preddy Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Charlottesville, VA. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.5° slope at 456 ft and mainly faces E. 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 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 Preddy Creek right now?

The current estimate for Preddy Creek is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~2 hours. 1.0″ of rain, 3d ago.

Is Preddy Creek muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 1.0″ of rain, 3d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Preddy Creek?

Preddy Creek 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 Preddy Creek take to dry after rain?

Preddy 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 Preddy 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 Preddy Creek get snow in winter?

Rarely. Preddy Creek sits low and mild enough (around 456 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 Preddy Creek?

Preddy Creek sits at roughly 456 feet, faces mostly E, and averages a 0.5° grade with about 89% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Preddy Creek?

Snow rarely affects Preddy Creek. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
89%Dense
Elevation
456 ft
Average grade
0.5°
Predominant aspect
E-facing

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