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Upper Macatawa Natural Area Trails & Conditions

Upper Macatawa Natural Area is a mountain bike trail network in the Grand Rapids area, with 10 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

5 featured trails elevation 600–669 ft in Grand Rapids

Is Upper Macatawa Natural Area rideable right now?

Right now about 0 of 5 Upper Macatawa Natural Area 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.

Upper Macatawa Natural Area conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
0 of 5 trails riding well
Soft — ride gently 3Muddy — stay off 2
Air quality
AQI 27 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue1Wed1Thu1Fri2Sat
Most trails are wet right now. Conditions improve toward Saturday (2 of 5 riding well), but stay soft early in the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails600–709 ft
36°typical 42°–61°F65°
High country722–840 ft
35°typical 41°–62°F65°
30°50°70°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 60%Clay 40%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Upper Macatawa Natural Area FAQ

When will Upper Macatawa Natural Area dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Upper Macatawa Natural Area 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 Upper Macatawa Natural Area?

Upper Macatawa Natural Area has 5 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Grand Rapids riding area in Michigan.

Where is Upper Macatawa Natural Area?

Upper Macatawa Natural Area is a mountain bike trail network in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan, running from about 600–669 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Upper Macatawa Natural Area too muddy to ride after rain?

Upper Macatawa Natural Area 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 Upper Macatawa Natural Area?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Saturday looks best, with about 2 of 5 Upper Macatawa Natural Area trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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