Allentown, PA · mostly separated · mixed

Ironton Rail Trail

5.3 mi Loop 115 ft gain

The Ironton Rail Trail is a rail trail that spans 9 mi (14 km) in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The trail was made from tracks of the defunct Ironton Railroad and includes a paved 5 mi (8.0 km) loop.

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.
66°F air — right in road cycling's sweet spot

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NWSFlash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 1:02PM EDT until July 28 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 28, 9:00 PM

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

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

66°F

Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist
Wind

37 mph

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Rain

98%

Next 24h: 1.81"
Humidity

100%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:54 AM
Sunset

8:21 PM

392 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

37 mph crosswind — keep the bars loose on exposed sections.

Currently 37 mph from the WSW (250°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 242° · headwind 0.5 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 258° · headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 160° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 138° · quartering tailwind 0.4 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 104° · quartering tailwind 0.5 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 152° · crosswind 0.5 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 73° · tailwind 0.5 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 336° · crosswind 0.5 mi

Elevation profile

173 ft gain 170 ft loss Max 390' Min 302' 4.7 mi sampled

Score breakdown

66°F air Right in road cycling's sweet spot

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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 — keep the bars loose on exposed sections.

-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: 5.3 mi loop
Elevation gain: 115 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Loop
Traffic exposure: mostly separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route IRT
Start: 40.6757, -75.4967
City hub: Allentown, PA
OSM: relation 7349834

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.