Beckley, WV · separated · paved

Beckley Rail Trail

3.6 mi Out-and-back 138 ft gain

3.6-mile paved route with 138 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
41 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
NWS alert active — check the alert before rolling out.

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Best for bike commuting today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 1:23PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

Route map

Orange marker is the start. Click the map to enable scroll-zoom — the polyline is approximate; use Ride with GPS or Komoot for turn-by-turn.

Atmosphere

Air temp

79°F

Cloudy
Wind

41 mph

W
Rain

91%

Next 24h: 0.24"
Humidity

70%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

6:24 AM
Sunset

8:37 PM

408 min remaining

Best time today

Every remaining hour today is flagged hazardous. Save it for tomorrow.

Wind on this route

41 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 41 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 41 mph from the WSW (240°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering tailwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 357° · quartering tailwind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 76° · tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 40° · tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 34° · tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 18° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 21° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 110° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 62° · tailwind 0.3 mi

Elevation profile

218 ft gain 225 ft loss Max 2415' Min 2290' 3.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

79°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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41 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

-36

Quartering tailwind 41 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 41 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

-45

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

-32

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

About this route

Distance: 3.6 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 138 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 37.7672, -81.2033
City hub: Beckley, WV
OSM: relation 13304391

Description sourced from OpenStreetMap relation tags and member-way geometry.