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Wildcat Ridge

Mountain bike trail conditions · North Jersey, NJ 40.969° N  74.450° W   843 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 6d ago
Today
65°Fclear
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 72 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 69 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 53 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 58 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 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, no measurable rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Today, Thu 10/22, no measurable rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 62 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 66 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:34 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 Wildcat Ridge rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

CHANGED
Saturday, October 17th at 1am
Dried back to DRY.
Friday, October 16th at 7pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 14th at 2pm
Dried back to DRY.
Over the tracked history, Wildcat Ridge 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 Wildcat Ridge

Wildcat Ridge is a mountain bike trail network in North Jersey, NJ. Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Dense tree cover can reduce sun and wind exposure, slowing drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 843 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.5° and a predominant S-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

SoilNot surveyed

Soil survey data does not reach this spot, so the drying model assumes middle-of-the-road ground rather than guessing at a soil type. Other inputs still inform the model, but expect the drying estimate here to be less precise than at networks with surveyed soil.

CanopyDense 84%

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 Wildcat Ridge right now?

The current estimate for Wildcat Ridge is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

Is Wildcat Ridge muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). 0.1″ of rain, 6d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Wildcat Ridge?

Soil survey coverage is unavailable at the sampled location. Loam uses a middle estimate for soil drainage. Constructed trail surfaces may differ.

How long does Wildcat Ridge take to dry after rain?

Wildcat Ridge 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 Wildcat Ridge 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 Wildcat Ridge?

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 Wildcat Ridge?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 843 ft, an average terrain slope of 0.5° and a predominant S-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Not surveyedmiddle estimate · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
84%Dense
Elevation
843 ft
Average grade
0.5°
Predominant aspect
S-facing

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