LoamLoam App StoreGoogle Play

Spirit Mountain

Mountain bike trail conditions · Duluth, MN 46.717° N  92.207° W   755 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Saturday, November 7th at 1am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
1.1″ of rain, 4h ago
Today
49°Flight rain
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 46 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, 1.15 inches of rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/28, 0.18 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 48 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, 1.35 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, 0.49 inches of rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, 1.25 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, 0.11 inches of rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 37 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:48 UTC. Verdict last changed: Monday, November 2nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

Watch Spirit Mountain for free

Download Loam for free and get trail-condition alerts. No account needed.

After installing, search for Spirit Mountain and turn on alerts.

Already have Loam? Open this trail

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Is Spirit Mountain rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 1.1″ of rain, 4h ago.

CHANGED
Monday, November 2nd at 12pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Thursday, October 29th at 2am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Tuesday, October 27th at 5am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Spirit Mountain has been rideable on 4 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 6. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Spirit Mountain

Spirit Mountain is a mountain bike trail network in Duluth, MN. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 755 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.4° and a predominant ESE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail, Beam Me Up Scotty and All-Weather Trail. 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 sandy

The soil data includes about 24% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 70%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainSteep

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

FAQ

Can you ride Spirit Mountain right now?

The current estimate for Spirit Mountain is STAY OFF: active damage risk. Expected rideable in ~2 days. No significant rain before then. 1.1″ of rain, 4h ago.

Is Spirit Mountain muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 1.1″ of rain, 4h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Spirit Mountain?

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

How long does Spirit Mountain take to dry after rain?

Spirit Mountain 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 Spirit Mountain after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. 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 Spirit Mountain?

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 trails are at Spirit Mountain?

Trails at Spirit Mountain include Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail, Beam Me Up Scotty, All-Weather Trail, Candyland and Old Skyline. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Spirit Mountain?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 755 ft, an average terrain slope of 7.4° and a predominant ESE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

Trail stewards, clubs and bike shops: Put live conditions on your site with a free badge that updates itself. Get the embed code →
Appearance

Loam is a rider app. The badge helps riders find it, so standard embeds are free. No account required. The snippet includes a short text link to the live conditions page; please keep it so riders can open full details. Need several networks? Build a free trail conditions widget. How Loam works and why it is free.

Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
70%Dense
Elevation
755 ft
Average grade
7.4°
Predominant aspect
ESE-facing

Named trails

  • Waabizheshikana: The Marten Trail
  • Beam Me Up Scotty
  • All-Weather Trail
  • Candyland
  • Old Skyline

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Around Spirit Mountain

Nearby networks

Keene Creek Bike Park2 MI Mission Creek4 MI Piedmont4 MI Hartley Park10 MI Lester Park13 MI

Every Duluth network →

Trail stewards

Trail work here is done by Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores. Support your local builders.