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 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.

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Best for road cycling today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 12:53PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:37PM EDT until July 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

79°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

12 mph

S
Rain

91%

Next 24h: 1.19"
Humidity

79%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

gravel surface
Sunrise

5:59 AM
Sunset

8:24 PM

394 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 S (170°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

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

Elevation profile

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

Score breakdown

79°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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

-4

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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: 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.