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Wendell State Forest

Mountain bike trail conditions · Pioneer Valley, MA 42.556° N  72.439° W   1,053 FT

PRIME: Rideable now

Good window for the next ~13 hours.

Recent rain
0.3″ of rain, 4d ago
Next rain
~13h
Today
73°Flight rain

Updated Sep 5, 2026, 15:01 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 2. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Trail outlook

Is Wendell State Forest rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.3″ of rain, 4d ago.

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PRIME 7d 2026-08-29: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 6d 2026-08-30: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 5d 2026-08-31: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
CAUTION 4d 2026-09-01: 0.30 inches of rain, representative trail outlook CAUTION
PRIME 3d 2026-09-02: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 2d 2026-09-03: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
PRIME 1d 2026-09-04: 0.00 inches of rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
73° PRIME Today 2026-09-05: 0.10 inches of rain, Light rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
66° PRIME SUN 2026-09-06: 0.40 inches of forecast rain, Rain, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME MON 2026-09-07: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
77° PRIME TUE 2026-09-08: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Cloudy, representative trail outlook PRIME
76° PRIME WED 2026-09-09: 0.00 inches of forecast rain, Overcast, representative trail outlook PRIME
Modeled rain Forecast rain Above soft threshold (0.5″)
Over the tracked history, Wendell State Forest has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Each daily marker shows the expected daytime condition. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Wendell State Forest

Wendell State Forest is a mountain bike trail network in Pioneer Valley, MA. The soil here is organic. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 0.8° slope at 1,053 ft and mainly faces NW. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilOrganic soil

The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

CanopyDense 87%

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 Wendell State Forest right now?

The current estimate for Wendell State Forest is PRIME: rideable now. Good window for the next ~13 hours. 0.3″ of rain, 4d ago.

Is Wendell State Forest muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.3″ of rain, 4d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Wendell State Forest?

Wendell State Forest has organic soil. The soil survey describes organic material at this spot, not a mineral soil texture. The drying model uses surveyed water-retention values. Organic soils vary in how they drain, so this label alone does not tell you how quickly the trail will dry.

How long does Wendell State Forest take to dry after rain?

Wendell State Forest has organic soil with no fixed drying time; check the live verdict for the current estimate. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.

Can you ride Wendell State Forest after rain?

Wait until the surface is firm and respect any posted closures. Organic soil alone does not tell you how soon that will be. Check the live verdict for the current drying estimate.

Does Wendell State Forest get snow in winter?

Rarely. Wendell State Forest sits low and mild enough (around 1,053 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 Wendell State Forest?

Wendell State Forest sits at roughly 1,053 feet, faces mostly NW, and averages a 0.8° grade with about 87% tree cover. It is exposed to afternoon sun, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride Wendell State Forest?

Snow rarely affects Wendell State Forest. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Organic soilsurveyed retention
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
1,053 ft
Average grade
0.8°
Predominant aspect
NW-facing

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