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 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.
37 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 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

82°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

37 mph

S
Rain

57%

Next 24h: 1.39"
Humidity

70%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:58 AM
Sunset

8:19 PM

390 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 37 mph from the S (180°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

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

Elevation profile

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

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

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Strong crosswind 37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering headwind on the return.

-3

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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: 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.