PA · separated · mixed

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi Out-and-back 98 ft gain

The Conewago Recreation Trail is a public recreational rail trail that follows the once Cornwall-Lebanon Railroad rail corridor for a total of slightly over 5.0 miles. The trail stretches from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, to the Lebanon County Line, Pennsylvania, at which point it links up to the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail which continues for another 15.0 miles. The Conewago Recreation Trail runs adjacent to the Conewago Creek running through quiet farmland and forested areas.

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.
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.
25 mph wind — strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 12:53PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:37PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 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

Partly Cloudy
Wind

25 mph

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Rain

84%

Next 24h: 0.85"
Humidity

79%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

6:00 AM
Sunset

8:25 PM

395 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

25 mph headwind outbound — expect a 25 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 25 mph from the ESE (120°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 52° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 39° · crosswind 0.5 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 40° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 74° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 55° · quartering headwind 0.5 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 58° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 78° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 81° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi

Elevation profile

113 ft gain 70 ft loss Max 453' Min 387' 4.9 mi sampled

Score breakdown

79°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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25 mph wind Strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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Quartering headwind 25 mph headwind outbound — expect a 25 mph quartering 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.

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

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About this route

Distance: 5 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 98 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route CRT
Start: 40.1644, -76.6410
OSM: relation 9379026

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.