Lewes, DE · separated · mixed

Junction & Breakwater Trail

5.1 mi Out-and-back 85 ft gain

The Junction and Breakwater Trail is a 6-mile (9.7 km) long rail trail located on the southwestern side of Cape Henlopen State Park connecting Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States. It is the third rail trail built in Delaware and it is the longest in the state. It partially follows the former Junction and Breakwater Railroad's Rehoboth Beach branch that opened in the mid-19th century. It later came under control of the Pennsylvania Railroad and transported passengers to several Methodist resort camps along the Atlantic coast.

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.
46 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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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

Clear
Wind

46 mph

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Rain

75%

Next 24h: 0.63"
Humidity

66%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:58 AM
Sunset

8:15 PM

386 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 46 mph from the SSW (200°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 210° · headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 215° · headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 124° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 188° · headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 131° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 112° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 148° · quartering headwind 0.5 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 148° · quartering headwind 0.5 mi

Elevation profile

138 ft gain 96 ft loss Max 56' Min -3' 4.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Quartering headwind 46 mph headwind outbound — expect a 46 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.

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Advisories & nearby alerts

NWSSmall Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 28 at 12:31PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

About this route

Distance: 5.1 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 85 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route J&B
Operator: Cape Henlopen State Park
Start: 38.7733, -75.1343
City hub: Lewes, DE
OSM: relation 9740479

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.