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Palmer Woods Trails & Conditions

Palmer Woods is a mountain bike trail network in the Traverse City area, with 13 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

6 featured trails elevation 646–1,010 ft in Traverse City

Is Palmer Woods rideable right now?

Right now about 6 of 6 Palmer 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.

Palmer Woods conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

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Riding right now
6 of 6 trails riding well
Tacky / good 6
Air quality
AQI 33 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
6Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue0Wed2Thu3Fri3Sat
Trails are riding well today. Rain Friday (about 14 mm) is likely to soften things, so aim to ride before then.
Temperature this week
Lower trails617–745 ft
39°typical 44°–59°F65°
High country807–951 ft
38°typical 43°–59°F65°
30°50°70°
Trail soil & drainage
Sandy 100%
Mostly sandy, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.
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Palmer Woods FAQ

When will Palmer Woods dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Palmer 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 Palmer Woods?

Palmer Woods has 6 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Traverse City riding area in Michigan.

Where is Palmer Woods?

Palmer Woods is a mountain bike trail network in the Traverse City area of Michigan, running from about 646–1,010 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Palmer Woods too muddy to ride after rain?

Palmer Woods is mostly sandy soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain. 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 Palmer Woods?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Thursday looks best, with about 6 of 6 Palmer 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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