Newark, DE · separated · paved

C&D Canal Trail

6.5 mi Out-and-back 98 ft gain

6.5-mile paved route with 98 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “C&D”, separated from motor traffic.

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.
NWS alert active — check the alert before rolling out.

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0 Bike-share

Best for bike commuting today

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

82°F

Clear
Wind

12 mph

W
Rain

43%

Next 24h: 0.26"
Humidity

62%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

6:11 AM
Sunset

8:04 PM

532 min remaining

Best time today

12 PM looks best — 83°F · 5 mph W wind · partly sunny. 1 PM is a close second (5/100).

12 PM Best

83°

Partly Sunny

5 mph W

5

1 PM

84°

Chance Rain Showers

5 mph W

5

2 PM

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

—

3 PM

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

—

4 PM

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

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5 PM

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

—

6 PM

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

—

7 PM

82°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 mph W

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Wind on this route

12 mph headwind outbound — expect a 12 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 12 mph from the SSW (210°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 258° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 262° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 283° · crosswind 0.6 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 269° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 250° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 234° · headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 251° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 258° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi

Elevation profile

172 ft gain 153 ft loss Max 43' Min -7' 5.8 mi sampled

Score breakdown

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82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-2

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Quartering headwind 12 mph headwind outbound — expect a 12 mph headwind on the return.

-4

−

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

Advisories & nearby alerts

NWSCoastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 3:23AM EDT until August 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

About this route

Distance: 6.5 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 98 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route C&D
Start: 39.5572, -75.5996
City hub: Newark, DE
OSM: relation 9721149

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