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Vasa Pathway

Mountain bike trail conditions · Traverse City, MI 44.746° N  85.490° W   755 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
58°Ffog or low cloud
  • Mon 10/12, 0.43 inches of rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, 0.28 inches of rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Fri 10/16, 0.20 inches of rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 63 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:43 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 Vasa Pathway rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Friday, October 16th at 12pm
Dried back to DRY.
Monday, October 12th at 10pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, Vasa Pathway has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Vasa Pathway

Vasa Pathway is a mountain bike trail network in Traverse City, MI. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as 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 2.3° and a predominant NNE-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

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. 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.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Vasa Pathway right now?

The current estimate for Vasa Pathway is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Vasa Pathway muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.3″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Vasa Pathway?

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

How long does Vasa Pathway take to dry after rain?

Vasa Pathway 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 Vasa Pathway 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 Vasa Pathway?

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 Vasa Pathway?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 755 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.3° and a predominant NNE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrainage input
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
86%Dense
Elevation
755 ft
Average grade
2.3°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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