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Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)

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

CAUTION: Use judgment

Thursday, November 5th at 10am Dries back to Dry.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 6h ago
Today
69°Frain
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 71 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 11/3, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 11/4, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 11/5, 0.26 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 70 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.3″ of rain, 6h ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, November 5th at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, November 5th at 12am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) 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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) is a mountain bike trail network in Charlottesville, VA. The soil data identifies rock substrate at the sampled location. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,322 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant W-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

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%

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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) right now?

The current estimate for Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~2 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.3″ of rain, 6h ago.

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

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.3″ of rain, 6h ago.

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

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

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

Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA) has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

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.

What does a frozen condition mean at Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)?

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 Rocktown Trails (Harrisonburg, VA)?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 1,322 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.6° and a predominant W-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Rock substratedrying estimate · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
73%Dense
Elevation
1,322 ft
Average grade
1.6°
Predominant aspect
W-facing

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