Baltimore, MD · mixed · paved

Gwynn Falls Trail (Winans Way Alternative)

0.3 mi Out-and-back 85 ft gain

0.3-mile paved route with 85 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “GFT WW”, operated by Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks.

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.
Headwind on this route — 12 mph headwind outbound — expect a 12 mph headwind on the return.
Exposed + wet pavement — mixed traffic with wet pavement — drivers have less reaction margin. take the lane.

0 /100

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0 Bike commuting

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0 E-bike

0 Bike-share

Best for bike commuting today

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 10:25AM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind

12 mph

SW
Rain

94%

Next 24h: 0.75"
Humidity

76%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

6:03 AM
Sunset

8:23 PM

393 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

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

Currently 12 mph from the SW (225°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 225° · headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 232° · headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 242° · headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 280° · quartering headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 275° · quartering headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 244° · headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 241° · headwind 0.0 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 239° · headwind 0.0 mi

Elevation profile

86 ft gain 7 ft loss Max 335' Min 246' 0.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

80°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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Exposed + wet pavement mixed traffic with wet pavement — drivers have less reaction margin. Take the lane.

-6

−

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

-2

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Headwind on this route 12 mph headwind outbound — expect a 12 mph headwind on the return.

-8

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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: 0.3 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 85 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: mixed
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN · route GFT WW
Operator: Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks
Start: 39.3014, -76.6971
City hub: Baltimore, MD
OSM: relation 11246129

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