PA · separated · gravel

McDade Recreational Trail

29.1 mi Out-and-back 220 ft gain

29.1-mile gravel route with 220 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the regional cycle network, route reference “MRT”, 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.
29 mph wind — strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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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

NWSFlood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:38PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 30, 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

79°F

Cloudy
Wind

29 mph

S
Rain

99%

Next 24h: 2.83"
Humidity

70%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

gravel surface
Sunrise

5:50 AM
Sunset

8:20 PM

391 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

29 mph headwind outbound — expect a 29 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 29 mph from the SSE (150°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 229° · crosswind 2.5 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 206° · quartering headwind 2.4 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 201° · quartering headwind 2.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 192° · quartering headwind 1.8 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 210° · quartering headwind 2.0 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 209° · quartering headwind 2.0 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 231° · crosswind 2.5 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 232° · crosswind 2.3 mi

Elevation profile

967 ft gain 981 ft loss Max 614' Min 338' 24.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

79°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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29 mph wind Strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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Quartering headwind 29 mph headwind outbound — expect a 29 mph quartering 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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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

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About this route

Distance: 29.1 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 220 ft
Surface: gravel
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: RCN · route MRT
Start: 41.3100, -74.7975
OSM: relation 9399255

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