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Trail outlook
Is USI Trails rideable today?
Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 1.2″ of rain, 2d ago.
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Soil and terrain at USI Trails
USI Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Evansville, IN. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.8° slope at 459 ft and mainly faces SW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyDense 78%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
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 USI Trails right now?
The current estimate for USI Trails is PRIME: rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 1.2″ of rain, 2d ago.
Is USI Trails muddy right now?
Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 1.2″ of rain, 2d ago.
What is the soil and trail surface like at USI Trails?
USI Trails sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does USI Trails take to dry after rain?
USI Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Can you ride USI Trails 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 USI Trails get snow in winter?
Rarely. USI Trails sits low and mild enough (around 459 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 USI Trails?
USI Trails sits at roughly 459 feet, faces mostly SW, and averages a 0.8° grade with about 78% tree cover. It is quicker to dry where it faces south, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.
When is the best time of year to ride USI Trails?
Snow rarely affects USI Trails. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. The live verdict above reflects today.
Network profile
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 78%Dense
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- Average grade
- 0.8°
- Predominant aspect
- SW-facing