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Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Mountain bike trail conditions · Detroit & Ann Arbor, MI 42.568° N  83.569° W   925 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 17h ago
Today
65°Fcloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: 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, 0.28 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Proud Lake State Recreation Area rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 17h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 205am
Dried back to PRIME.
Sat 1911pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sat 199pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Proud Lake State Recreation Area has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Proud Lake State Recreation Area is a mountain bike trail network in Detroit & Ann Arbor, MI. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.2° slope at 925 ft and mainly faces WSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 80%

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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area right now?

The current estimate for Proud Lake State Recreation Area is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 17h ago.

Is Proud Lake State Recreation Area muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.2″ of rain, 17h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Proud Lake State Recreation Area?

Proud Lake State Recreation Area has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Proud Lake State Recreation Area take to dry after rain?

Proud Lake State Recreation Area has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Proud Lake State Recreation Area after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Proud Lake State Recreation Area get snow in winter?

Rarely. Proud Lake State Recreation Area sits low and mild enough (around 925 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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area?

Proud Lake State Recreation Area sits at roughly 925 feet, faces mostly WSW, and averages a 1.2° grade with about 80% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Proud Lake State Recreation Area?

Snow rarely affects Proud Lake State Recreation Area. 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
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
80%Dense
Elevation
925 ft
Average grade
1.2°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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