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Why Hartley Park dries this way
Terrain & soilHartley Park sits in the Duluth, MN area, on loam soil that drains well over terrain that holds water and dries slowly. Heavy tree cover holds the damp in, so it stays wet longer than the sky overhead would suggest. Whether it’s worth riding comes down to how that ground sheds and holds water after rain. That’s exactly what Loam tracks, hour by hour. At 1,234 ft, Hartley Park rides S-facing ground that soaks up sun through the middle of the day, which speeds drying and opens the season earlier; the nearly flat grade, around 1.3° on average, lets water sit, so the flat stretches are the last to firm up.
Network profile
- Soil
- Loamdrains well
- Drainage
- Holds waterdries slowly
- Tree cover
- 64%Dense
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft
- Average grade
- 1.3°
- Predominant aspect
- S-facing
How these factors affect drying
SoilLoam
Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
CanopyDense 64%
Heavy tree cover shades the soil and blocks wind, so these trails dry slowly and can hold morning damp even after dry days.
TerrainHolds water
Water tends to pool and linger here rather than running off, so the surface can stay damp well after the weather clears.
Around Hartley Park
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FAQ
Common questionsCan you ride Hartley Park right now?
As of the latest update, Hartley Park is Rideable now (PRIME). Rain returns in ~1 day. No measurable rain in the past week.
What is the soil and trail surface like at Hartley Park?
Hartley Park sits on loam soil that drains well. Loam balances drainage with water retention, so it typically takes a day or two to dry after meaningful rain.
How long does Hartley Park take to dry after rain?
Hartley Park usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain holds water in low spots, which slows it. Heavy tree cover slows drying further.
Does Hartley Park get snow in winter?
Yes. At 1,234 ft, Hartley Park typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.
What's the terrain and elevation like at Hartley Park?
Hartley Park sits at roughly 1,234 feet, faces mostly S, and averages a 1.3° grade with about 64% tree cover. That makes it a sunny, fast-drying network, and the nearly flat grade means it holds puddles in the flats. Loam models this exact ground against live weather rather than using one regional forecast.
When is the best time of year to ride Hartley Park?
The reliable season at Hartley Park runs late spring through fall: at around 1,234 feet it holds real winter snowpack, and freeze-thaw makes the shoulder seasons hit or miss. Its sunny aspect helps it come back fast after storms. Loam flags FROZEN days and posts a live verdict, so the calendar never has to be the tiebreaker.