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Ithaca Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Shindagin Hollow is the Finger Lakes classic — long, flowing, root-laced singletrack through state forest in the hills south of Ithaca. Glacial till over shale drains unevenly, so the ridge trails firm up while the hollows hold water, and the gorge country nearby keeps things wetter than the mileage suggests.

110 featured mountain bike trails elevation 381–2,005 ft

Is it muddy in Ithaca right now?

Right now about 0 of 109 featured Ithaca trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Ithaca conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Live conditions map

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Riding right now

0 of 109 trails riding well

Soft — ride gently 2Muddy — stay off 107

Air quality

AQI 32 · Good

EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.

Next 10 days

Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain

Most trails are wet right now and stay marginal through the week. Look for a rocky or sandy trail that drains fast.

Temperature this week

Lower trails587–1,207 ft

33°typical 40°–60°F69°

High country1,375–1,847 ft

29°typical 38°–58°F67°

20°40°60°80°

5-day forecast

Today69°

Sat48°

Sun60°

Mon65°

Tue63°

Daytime high across Ithaca, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).

Trail soil & drainage

Mixed 9%Sandy 1%Loam 87%Clay 3%

Mostly mixed, which varies from trail to trail.

See the live map & forecastEvery featured trail · best bets today · 10-day outlook→

Best Ithaca mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning.

Ithaca mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Ithaca right now?

Few Ithaca trails are riding well today. The list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so check back soon or open the planner for the best option near you. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Ithaca dry out?

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

Is it too muddy to ride in Ithaca after rain?

Right now 109 of 109 featured Ithaca trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Ithaca is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Ithaca?

Ithaca has 110 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Ithaca trails?

Ithaca trails run from about 381–2,005 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

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