Bethesda, MD · mixed · paved

Bethesda Trolley Trail

3.3 mi Out-and-back 131 ft gain

The Bethesda Trolley Trail, at one time known as the North Bethesda Trail, is a 5.9-mile (9.5 km) rail trail in southern Montgomery County, Maryland. It runs from Bouic Avenue next to the Twinbrook Metro Station in the city of Rockville to Battery Lane Park in Bethesda.

Live · updated Aug 11, 11:12 AM 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.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
Exposed + wet pavement — mixed traffic with wet pavement — drivers have less reaction margin. take the lane.
17 mph wind — noticeable — pacing will shift with the wind.

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Best for bike commuting today

Route map

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Atmosphere

Air temp

79°F

Clear
Wind

17 mph

W
Rain

19%

Next 24h: 0.23"
Humidity

66%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

6:18 AM
Sunset

8:09 PM

538 min remaining

Best time today

12 PM looks best — 83°F · 6 mph W wind · partly sunny. 1 PM is a close second (19/100).

12 PM Best

83°

Partly Sunny

6 mph W

1 PM

85°

Partly Sunny

7 mph W

2 PM

86°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

7 mph W

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3 PM

87°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 mph W

—

4 PM

87°

Partly Sunny

6 mph W

5 PM

86°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 mph W

—

6 PM

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 mph W

—

7 PM

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 mph W

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Wind on this route

17 mph crosswind — expect a 17 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 17 mph from the W (270°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 175° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 176° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 182° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 183° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 182° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 166° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 165° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 168° · crosswind 0.3 mi

Elevation profile

135 ft gain 105 ft loss Max 381' Min 289' 2.9 mi sampled

Score breakdown

79°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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Exposed + wet pavement mixed traffic with wet pavement — drivers have less reaction margin. Take the lane.

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17 mph wind Noticeable — pacing will shift with the wind.

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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

Advisories & nearby alerts

NWSTest Message

About this route

Distance: 3.3 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 131 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: mixed
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: RCN · route BTT
Start: 39.0299, -77.1124
City hub: Bethesda, MD
OSM: relation 1084928

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.