Madison rides the driftless edge and the moraine east of it — Quarry Ridge and Blue Mound to the west, the CamRock trails toward Cambridge, and a dense in-town network. Soils shift fast here between sand, loam and heavy clay, so one system can be riding hero dirt while another an hour away is closed. Short steep climbs, fast wooded descents, and a riding community that closes trails early when they are wet rather than damaging them.
95 featured mountain bike trailselevation 741–1,293 ft
Is it muddy in Madison right now?
Right now about 4 of 79 featured Madison 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.
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Madison right now?
Today the trails riding best near Madison are Dips, River Side and Riverside 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 Madison dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Madison 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 Madison after rain?
Right now 75 of 79 featured Madison trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Madison 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 Madison?
Madison has 95 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Madison trails?
Madison trails run from about 741–1,293 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.