Reading, PA · separated · gravel

Big Woods Trail

2 mi Out-and-back 335 ft gain

2-mile gravel route with 335 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “BWT”, 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.
46 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 road cycling today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 12:52PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:38PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 PM

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

75°F

Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist
Wind

46 mph

S
Rain

98%

Next 24h: 1.71"
Humidity

89%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

gravel surface
Sunrise

5:56 AM
Sunset

8:21 PM

392 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 46 mph from the S (190°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 212° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 242° · quartering headwind 0.1 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 270° · crosswind 0.1 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 154° · quartering headwind 0.1 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 161° · headwind 0.1 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 272° · crosswind 0.2 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 243° · quartering headwind 0.1 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 187° · headwind 0.1 mi

Elevation profile

387 ft gain 62 ft loss Max 512' Min 187' 1.5 mi sampled

Score breakdown

75°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Quartering headwind 46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

-4

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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: 2 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 335 ft
Surface: gravel
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route BWT
Start: 40.2559, -75.7754
City hub: Reading, PA
OSM: relation 9356982

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