Trail Conditions Explained

 

Closed means closed.  Some trails, such as Lebanon Hills, actually place fences and trail closed signs up.  Other areas may not be as easily fenced off or may not have received funding to do so.  Regardless, please stay off the trails.  We have seen bikers actually ride around fences and trail closed signs.  Don't embarrass our sport like these individuals.  Click here for an example.

Wet means there is substantial moisture on the trails due to events such as a recent heavy rain.  Many trails post signs that no riding is allowed within 24-48 hours after a rain, but not all.  It is generally not acceptable to ride on a trail labeled wet.  Keep watching for the condition to improve, or give it a couple of rain-free drying days.  Click here for an extreme example.

Damp means that the trail is generally dry enough to ride, but you may find muddy spots or trails.  Riding a damp trail is not discouraged, but please remember to ride through the middle of muddy spots, not around.  If you ride around a wet spot the trail will start to widen or even move from its original position.  If you don't like riding through muddy spots, you should think about waiting until the trail is upgraded to dry.

Tacky means topsoil is just slightly wet, but there are no standing pudles. 

Dry = Get out and ride!