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Spears Woods Trails & Conditions

Spears Woods is a mountain bike trail network in the Chicago & Palos area, with 7 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

2 featured trails elevation 696–741 ft in Chicago & Palos

Is Spears Woods rideable right now?

Right now about 0 of 2 Spears Woods trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Spears Woods conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
0 of 2 trails riding well
Muddy — stay off 2
Air quality
AQI 41 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue0Wed1Thu1Fri1Sat
Most trails are wet right now. Conditions improve toward Thursday (1 of 2 riding well), but stay soft early in the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails627–673 ft
39°typical 45°–63°F69°
High country676–722 ft
39°typical 45°–63°F69°
30°50°70°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 50%Mixed 50%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Spears Woods FAQ

When will Spears Woods dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Spears Woods trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day. See the 10-day outlook →

How many mountain bike trails are in Spears Woods?

Spears Woods has 2 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Chicago & Palos riding area in Illinois.

Where is Spears Woods?

Spears Woods is a mountain bike trail network in the Chicago & Palos area of Illinois, running from about 696–741 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Spears Woods too muddy to ride after rain?

Spears Woods is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy, so the live read above shows which are rideable before you drive out. Check the live conditions →

What is the best day this week to ride Spears Woods?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Thursday looks best, with about 1 of 2 Spears Woods trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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