PA · separated · paved

Cross County Trail

3.4 mi Out-and-back 39 ft gain

The Cross County Trail is a multi-use trail located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As of July 2023, eight of the nineteen proposed segments of the trail are complete. The trail starts at its junction with the Schuylkill River Trail and runs north to one of its current termini at Germantown Pike for a length of 3.24 miles (5.21 km). The trail is planned to extend east for an additional 3.28 miles (5.28 km) to connect to the Wissahickon Trail at Stenton Avenue and West Valley Green Road.

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.
Headwind on this route — 37 mph headwind outbound — expect a 37 mph headwind on the return.

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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

81°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

37 mph

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Rain

90%

Next 24h: 1.91"
Humidity

69%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:55 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 headwind outbound — expect a 37 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 37 mph from the SSW (210°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 273° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 232° · headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 225° · headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 260° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 255° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 217° · headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 214° · headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 171° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi

Elevation profile

63 ft gain 138 ft loss Max 141' Min 66' 3.2 mi sampled

Score breakdown

81°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Headwind on this route 37 mph headwind outbound — expect a 37 mph 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.

-20

About this route

Distance: 3.4 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 39 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route CCT
Start: 40.1051, -75.2817
OSM: relation 7506577

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.