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South Hills

Mountain bike trail conditions · Bozeman & Southwest Montana, MT 46.587° N  112.050° W   4,344 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 3am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
68°Fpartly cloudy
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 35 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then CAUTION then FROZEN
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then DRY then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then FROZEN then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 1.00 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:36 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 South Hills rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. No measurable rain in the past week.

CHANGED
Sunday, October 18th at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Saturday, October 17th at 1pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Saturday, October 17th at 7am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, South Hills has been rideable on 6 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 3, and snow-covered or frozen on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at South Hills

South Hills is a mountain bike trail network in Bozeman & Southwest Montana, MT. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 4,344 ft, an average terrain slope of 10.2° and a predominant ENE-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

SoilGravelly loam

The soil data includes about 33% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 21%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainSteep

Steeper terrain can encourage runoff. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

FAQ

Can you ride South Hills right now?

The current estimate for South Hills is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~20 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is South Hills muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). No measurable rain in the past week.

What is the soil and trail surface like at South Hills?

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

How long does South Hills take to dry after rain?

South Hills 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 South Hills 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 South Hills?

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 South Hills?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 4,344 ft, an average terrain slope of 10.2° and a predominant ENE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrainage input
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
21%Open
Elevation
4,344 ft
Average grade
10.2°
Predominant aspect
ENE-facing

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