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Santa Fe Lake

Mountain bike trail conditions · Wichita, KS 37.709° N  97.056° W   1,286 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Sun 5pm Dries back to Prime.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, 5h ago
Today
76°Fheavy rain
  • 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, 0.06 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, 4.14 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.63 inches of rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then 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, 12:47 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Santa Fe Lake rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.6″ of rain, 5h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2011am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Sun 206am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Thu 1711am
Dried back to PRIME.
Over the tracked history, Santa Fe Lake has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Santa Fe Lake

Santa Fe Lake is a mountain bike trail network in Wichita, KS. The soil is not surveyed and middle estimate. With little tree cover, the ground gets plenty of sun and wind. The terrain averages a 0.3° slope at 1,286 ft and mainly faces ENE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilNot surveyed

Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Everything else in this forecast is measured, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.

CanopyOpen 10%

Little tree cover means full sun and wind, so these trails are among the fastest to rebound after rain.

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 Santa Fe Lake right now?

The current estimate for Santa Fe Lake is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~5 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.6″ of rain, 5h ago.

Is Santa Fe Lake muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.6″ of rain, 5h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Santa Fe Lake?

Santa Fe Lake sits on not surveyed soil that middle estimate. Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Everything else in this forecast is measured, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.

How long does Santa Fe Lake take to dry after rain?

Santa Fe Lake usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it.

Can you ride Santa Fe Lake 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 Santa Fe Lake get snow in winter?

Rarely. Santa Fe Lake sits low and mild enough (around 1,286 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 Santa Fe Lake?

Santa Fe Lake sits at roughly 1,286 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 0.3° grade with about 10% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Santa Fe Lake?

Snow rarely affects Santa Fe Lake. 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
Not surveyedmiddle estimate · modeled
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
10%Open
Elevation
1,286 ft
Average grade
0.3°
Predominant aspect
ENE-facing

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