January 5 Trail Report
January 5, 2026 12:00 PM
Conditions remain fairly wet and soft on most trails today. Sandy trails and all-weather trails will be your best bet. Think out and back or creative loops that keep you off of muddy trails.
Both our Interactive Map: https://ridgetorivers.org/trails/interactive-map/ and Wet Weather and Muddy Trails page https://ridgetorivers.org/trail-guide/trail-etiquette/wet-weather-and-winter-trail-use/ will be helpful to you in planning routes that won't lead to damaging soft trails.
The biggest (and easiest) thing to remember this time of year is a willingness to TURN AROUND if you encounter muddy conditions. Don't keep going - even if you are on a one-way trail.
Thank you for checking today's report!