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Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve Trails & Conditions

Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in the Madison area, with 6 featured trails tracked here for daily conditions, the 7-day outlook, and the best time to ride.

2 featured trails elevation 889–965 ft in Madison

Is Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve rideable right now?

Right now about 0 of 2 Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve 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.

Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
0 of 2 trails riding well
Soft — ride gently 1Muddy — stay off 1
Air quality
AQI 25 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 10 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
0Today0Fri0Sat0Sun0Mon0Tue0Wed0Thu0Fri0Sat
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 trails771–991 ft
33°typical 43°–60°F67°
High country1,007–1,240 ft
32°typical 42°–60°F67°
20°40°60°
Trail soil & drainage
Loam 100%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.
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Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve FAQ

When will Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve dry out?

It depends on recent rain and the soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve 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 Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve?

Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve has 2 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions. It's part of the Madison riding area in Wisconsin.

Where is Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve?

Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve is a mountain bike trail network in the Madison area of Wisconsin, running from about 889–965 ft. Open the live map for trailheads, GPX, and today's conditions on each trail. Open the live map →

Is Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve too muddy to ride after rain?

Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve 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 Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve?

Based on the 10-day outlook, Thursday looks best, with about 0 of 2 Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Preserve trails expected to ride well. The outlook chart above shows the full 10 days so you can time your ride.

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