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Seattle & Issaquah Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Issaquah and the trails east of Seattle put big networks minutes from the city. Tiger Mountain's gravity trails, Duthie Hill Bike Park, and Grand Ridge ride on loamy, root-laced soils under heavy forest. The wet maritime climate keeps the lowland trails greasy in winter and tacky and fast through the drier months.

289 featured mountain bike trails elevation 33–3,114 ft

Is it muddy in Seattle & Issaquah right now?

Right now about 287 of 287 featured Seattle & Issaquah 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.

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Seattle & Issaquah conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
287 of 287 trails riding well
Dusty / loose 287
Air quality
AQI 56 · Moderate
Wildfire smoke (PM2.5). EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
287Today287Sat287Sun287Mon287Tue287Wed287Thu287Fri287Sat
Most trails are riding well and should hold through the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails367–1,089 ft
53°typical 56°–76°F82°
High country1,745–2,159 ft
49°typical 51°–71°F77°
40°60°80°
5-day forecast
Today82°
Sat81°
Sun80°
Mon78°
Tue76°
Daytime high across Seattle & Issaquah, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 22%Decomposed granite 58%Mixed 19%Clay 1%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Best time of year to ride Seattle & Issaquah

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Seattle & Issaquah is May through September, when daytime highs sit in the 64–77°F range and the dirt is typically dry. January through April and October through December tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 287 of 287 featured trails are good to go).

January: Mud season, typical high 46°F (ride score 51/100)J46°February: Mud season, typical high 45°F (ride score 49/100)F45°March: Mud season, typical high 51°F (ride score 63/100)M51°April: Mud season, typical high 57°F (ride score 73/100)A57°May: Prime, typical high 64°F (ride score 89/100)M64°June: Prime, typical high 69°F (ride score 91/100)J69°July: Prime, typical high 76°F (ride score 100/100)J76°August: Prime, typical high 77°F (ride score 100/100)A77°September: Prime, typical high 69°F (ride score 87/100)S69°October: Mud season, typical high 59°F (ride score 64/100)O59°November: Mud season, typical high 49°F (ride score 58/100)N49°December: Mud season, typical high 43°F (ride score 46/100)D43°
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.

Trail networks in Seattle & Issaquah

Named riding areas in Seattle & Issaquah, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best Seattle & Issaquah mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Seattle & Issaquah.

Seattle & Issaquah mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Seattle & Issaquah right now?

Today the trails riding best near Seattle & Issaquah are 12 Step, 2 Craters and 269th Avenue Northeast Connector. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Seattle & Issaquah dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Seattle & Issaquah 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 Seattle & Issaquah after rain?

Right now 0 of 287 featured Seattle & Issaquah trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Seattle & Issaquah is mostly decomposed granite soil, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain, 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 Seattle & Issaquah?

Seattle & Issaquah has 289 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Seattle & Issaquah trails?

Seattle & Issaquah trails run from about 33–3,114 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.

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Seattle & Issaquah?

The best time to ride Seattle & Issaquah is May through September, when daytime highs are in the 64–77°F range and the trails are typically dry. January through April and October through December tends to be the wettest, muddiest stretch. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

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