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Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)

Mountain bike trail conditions · Charlottesville, VA 38.441° N  78.896° W   1,322 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Sun 3pm Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
77°Frain
  • 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, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.38 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, 0.44 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Tue 9/22, 0.38 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Wed 9/23, 0.29 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Thu 9/24, 0.73 inches of rain, modeled conditions: 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, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Fri 189pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Fri 188pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) is a mountain bike trail network in Charlottesville, VA. The soil is rock substrate and drying estimate. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.6° slope at 1,322 ft and mainly faces W. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilRock substrate

The soil survey identifies bedrock at this point rather than a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses a middle estimate because rock exposure varies across a trail network.

CanopyDense 73%

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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) right now?

The current estimate for Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~1 hour. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)?

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) sits on rock substrate soil that drying estimate. The soil survey identifies bedrock at this point rather than a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses a middle estimate because rock exposure varies across a trail network.

How long does Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) take to dry after rain?

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) get snow in winter?

Rarely. Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) sits low and mild enough (around 1,322 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)?

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) sits at roughly 1,322 feet, faces mostly W, and averages a 1.6° grade with about 73% 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)?

Snow rarely affects Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA). 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
Rock substratedrying estimate · modeled
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
73%Dense
Elevation
1,322 ft
Average grade
1.6°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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