Lancaster, PA · separated · gravel

Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail

2.3 mi Out-and-back 59 ft gain

2.3-mile gravel route with 59 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Aug 11, 1:47 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.
17 mph wind — noticeable — pacing will shift with the wind.

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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

81°F

Clear
Wind

17 mph

W
Rain

34%

Next 24h: 0.21"
Humidity

62%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

gravel surface
Sunrise

6:13 AM
Sunset

8:08 PM

382 min remaining

Best time today

2 PM looks best — 84°F · 8 mph W wind · mostly cloudy.

2 PM Best

84°

Mostly Cloudy

8 mph W

3 PM

84°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

8 mph W

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4 PM

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

8 mph W

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5 PM

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

8 mph W

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6 PM

82°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

7 mph W

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7 PM

80°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

6 mph W

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Wind on this route

17 mph headwind outbound — expect a 17 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 17 mph from the WSW (240°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 177° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 195° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 200° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 203° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 189° · quartering headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 217° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 222° · headwind 0.2 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 222° · headwind 0.2 mi

Elevation profile

86 ft gain 92 ft loss Max 413' Min 364' 2.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

81°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Quartering headwind 17 mph headwind outbound — expect a 17 mph headwind on the return.

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

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About this route

Distance: 2.3 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 59 ft
Surface: gravel
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 40.1310, -76.4021
City hub: Lancaster, PA
OSM: relation 12089809

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