LEE — With muddy boots and dripping wet raincoats, hundreds huddled together for a locally grown meal inside Coppal House Farm’s hay barn during the fourth annual Farm-a-Q on Sunday afternoon.

Wet, muddy and slippery trails can feel overwhelming at times, but there are benefits to wet-weather riding. Going out and getting sideways will not only make you into a better, more confident ...

Friday was a wet, miserable day at Churchill Downs with Bob Baffert’s Abel Tasman winning the $1 million Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks on a sloppy track.

When people hike or bike on muddy trails, they churn up the path. Gordon said some tracks are 4 or 5 inches deep. “It’s like, ‘I can’t believe you’re not turning back,’” he said.

To keep your favorite trail in good condition, Ridge to Rivers recommends turning around if the path ahead is wet and muddy. Ridge to Rivers has recommendations on the best trails to use ...