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West Bragg Creek

Mountain bike trail conditions · Alberta, Canada 50.943° N  114.696° W   4,754 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

Friday, October 23rd at 1am Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
No measurable rain in the past week
Today
62°Fovercast
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, 0.32 inches of rain, daily high 44 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 31 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 29 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then FROZEN
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 38 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: FROZEN then DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 41 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:12 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 West Bragg Creek rideable today?

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

CHANGED
Monday, October 12th at 12pm
Changed to DRY.
Over the tracked history, West Bragg Creek has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at West Bragg Creek

West Bragg Creek is a mountain bike trail network in Alberta, Canada. 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 4,754 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.7° 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 these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 87%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride West Bragg Creek right now?

The current estimate for West Bragg Creek is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. Good window for the next ~11 hours. No measurable rain in the past week.

Is West Bragg Creek muddy right now?

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

What is the soil and trail surface like at West Bragg Creek?

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 West Bragg Creek take to dry after rain?

West Bragg Creek 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 West Bragg Creek 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 West Bragg Creek?

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 West Bragg Creek?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 4,754 ft, an average terrain slope of 4.7° 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
Loamdrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
87%Dense
Elevation
4,754 ft
Average grade
4.7°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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