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West Branch State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Ohio 41.133° N  81.125° W   1,024 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Sun 6pm Dries back to Prime.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 3h ago
Today
72°Flight rain
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, 0.24 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Sun 9/13, 0.20 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then STAY OFF
  • Mon 9/14, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, 0.17 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 9/21, 0.32 inches of rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION then PRIME then CAUTION then STAY OFF
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 14:18 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 20. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is West Branch State Park rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.1″ of rain, 3h ago.

CHANGED
Sun 2012pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Mon 141pm
Dried back to PRIME.
Mon 147am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Over the tracked history, West Branch State Park has been rideable on 8 of the last 10 days, under a caution advisory on 1, and too wet to ride on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at West Branch State Park

West Branch State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Ohio. The soil is loam and drains well. Heavy tree cover can slow drying after rain. The terrain averages a 1.5° slope at 1,024 ft and mainly faces NNE. Its nearly flat slopes can hold water in flat stretches.

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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 West Branch State Park right now?

The current estimate for West Branch State Park is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~3 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.1″ of rain, 3h ago.

Is West Branch State Park muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.1″ of rain, 3h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at West Branch State Park?

West Branch State Park 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 West Branch State Park take to dry after rain?

West Branch State Park 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 West Branch State Park 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 West Branch State Park get snow in winter?

Rarely. West Branch State Park sits low and mild enough (around 1,024 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 West Branch State Park?

West Branch State Park sits at roughly 1,024 feet, faces mostly NNE, and averages a 1.5° grade with about 78% tree cover. It is slower to dry where it faces north, and the nearly flat terrain holds puddles in the flats.

When is the best time of year to ride West Branch State Park?

Snow rarely affects West Branch State Park. Check recent rain and allow time for the ground to dry. Its shady aspect means it needs longer after storms than sunnier networks nearby. The live verdict above reflects today.

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Network profile

Soil
Loamdrains well
Drainage
Holds waterdries slowly
Tree cover
78%Dense
Elevation
1,024 ft
Average grade
1.5°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

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