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RAMBA Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Marquette, MI 46.500° N  87.644° W   1,486 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Fri 25 Drying to Dusty.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
53°Fovercast
  • 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, 0.16 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then DUSTY then CAUTION then DUSTY then 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, 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 then DUSTY, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:19 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 15. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is RAMBA Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Tue 154am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to PRIME.
Tue 153am
Dried back to DUSTY.
Tue 152am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, RAMBA Trails has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 1 of them). Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at RAMBA Trails

RAMBA Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Marquette, MI. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.2° slope at 1,486 ft and mainly faces SSW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches. Trails here include Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Teal Lake and Blue Loop.

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. 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 81%

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 RAMBA Trails right now?

The current estimate for RAMBA Trails is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is RAMBA Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at RAMBA Trails?

RAMBA Trails 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 RAMBA Trails take to dry after rain?

RAMBA Trails 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 RAMBA Trails 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 RAMBA Trails get snow in winter?

Yes. At 1,486 ft, RAMBA Trails typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

What trails are at RAMBA Trails?

Trails at RAMBA Trails include Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Teal Lake, Blue Loop, Bacon Strip and Old 56. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at RAMBA Trails?

RAMBA Trails sits at roughly 1,486 feet, faces mostly SSW, and averages a 0.2° grade with about 81% 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 RAMBA Trails?

Snow can limit riding at RAMBA Trails in winter, at around 1,486 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
1,486 ft
Average grade
0.2°
Predominant aspect
SSW-facing

Named trails

  • Iron Ore Heritage Trail
  • Teal Lake
  • Blue Loop
  • Bacon Strip
  • Old 56

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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