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Van Peenen Park (Decorah)

Mountain bike trail conditions · Iowa 43.319° N  91.777° W   1,109 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Rain returns in ~2 days.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Next rain
~2d
Today
76°Fcloudy

Updated Sep 12, 2026, 17:51 UTC. Modeled hourly. Unchanged for 10+ days. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Van Peenen Park (Decorah) rideable today?

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

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PRIME 7d 2026-09-05: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-09-06: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 4d 2026-09-08: 0.10 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 3d 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-10: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-11: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME Today 2026-09-12: 0.00 inches of rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
66° PRIME SUN 2026-09-13: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Partly cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
65° PRIME MON 2026-09-14: 0.30 inches of forecast rain, Rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
71° PRIME TUE 2026-09-15: 0.10 inches of forecast rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
71° PRIME WED 2026-09-16: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Van Peenen Park (Decorah) has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Van Peenen Park (Decorah)

Van Peenen Park (Decorah) is a mountain bike trail network in Iowa. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.6° slope at 1,109 ft and mainly faces SE. 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 81%

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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah) right now?

The current estimate for Van Peenen Park (Decorah) is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~2 days. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is Van Peenen Park (Decorah) muddy right now?

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

What is the soil and trail surface like at Van Peenen Park (Decorah)?

Van Peenen Park (Decorah) 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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah) take to dry after rain?

Van Peenen Park (Decorah) 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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah) 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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah) get snow in winter?

Rarely. Van Peenen Park (Decorah) sits low and mild enough (around 1,109 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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah)?

Van Peenen Park (Decorah) sits at roughly 1,109 feet, faces mostly SE, and averages a 0.6° grade with about 81% 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 Van Peenen Park (Decorah)?

Snow rarely affects Van Peenen Park (Decorah). 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.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
81%Dense
Elevation
1,109 ft
Average grade
0.6°
Predominant aspect
SE-facing

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