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Schaeffer Farm

Mountain bike trail conditions · Baltimore & Central Maryland, MD 39.135° N  77.320° W   374 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.2″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
67°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 73 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 87 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 74 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.20 inches of rain, daily high 81 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Schaeffer Farm rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 9am
Dried back to DRY.
Saturday, October 17th at 3am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 5pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Schaeffer Farm has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Schaeffer Farm

Schaeffer Farm is a mountain bike trail network in Baltimore & Central Maryland, MD. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 374 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.3° 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

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyDense 94%

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 Schaeffer Farm right now?

The current estimate for Schaeffer Farm is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Schaeffer Farm muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.2″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Schaeffer Farm?

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

How long does Schaeffer Farm take to dry after rain?

Schaeffer Farm 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 Schaeffer Farm 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 Schaeffer Farm?

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 Schaeffer Farm?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 374 ft, an average terrain slope of 1.3° 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
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
94%Dense
Elevation
374 ft
Average grade
1.3°
Predominant aspect
WSW-facing

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