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The Driving Range

Mountain bike trail conditions · Burlington, VT 44.366° N  72.845° W   377 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Saturday, October 17th at 2pm Dries back to Dry.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 21h ago
Today
45°Fcloudy
  • Wed 10/7, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/8, 0.06 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/9, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/10, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/11, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/12, 0.09 inches of rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, 1.57 inches of rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Fri 10/16, 0.70 inches of rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Today, Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 18:41 UTC. Verdict last changed: Saturday, October 17th. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is The Driving Range rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.7″ of rain, 21h ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 8am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Friday, October 16th at 4am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Thursday, October 15th at 11pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, The Driving Range has been rideable on 5 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 4. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at The Driving Range

The Driving Range is a mountain bike trail network in Burlington, VT. 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 377 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.2° and a predominant SW-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.

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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 86%

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 The Driving Range right now?

The current estimate for The Driving Range is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~1 hour. No significant rain before then. 0.7″ of rain, 21h ago.

Is The Driving Range muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.7″ of rain, 21h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at The Driving Range?

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 The Driving Range take to dry after rain?

The Driving Range 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 The Driving Range 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 The Driving Range?

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 The Driving Range?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 377 ft, an average terrain slope of 8.2° and a predominant SW-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
Steepterrain slope
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
377 ft
Average grade
8.2°
Predominant aspect
SW-facing

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