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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

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Thursday, November 5th at 8pm Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 10h ago
Today
56°Fcloudy
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, 0.65 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Fri 11/6, 0.12 inches of rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, November 5th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Proud Lake State Recreation Area rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.7″ of rain, 10h ago.

CHANGED
Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm
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 too wet to ride 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. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as organic soil. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 925 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.2° and a predominant WSW-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

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. Without measured water-retention values, the drying model uses a middle estimate for retention. Drying time is less certain; this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 80%

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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area right now?

The current estimate for Proud Lake State Recreation Area is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~19 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.7″ of rain, 10h ago.

Is Proud Lake State Recreation Area muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. 0.7″ of rain, 10h ago.

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

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

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.

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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Proud Lake State Recreation Area?

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 Proud Lake State Recreation Area?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 925 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.2° and a predominant WSW-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilretention estimate · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
80%Dense
Elevation
925 ft
Average grade
1.2°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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