Philadelphia, PA · separated · mixed

Pennypack Trail

11.1 mi Out-and-back 7 ft gain

The Pennypack Trail is a rail trail located in eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The trail runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) from Rockledge north to the County Line Road border with Bucks County in Huntingdon Valley along the former alignment of SEPTA's Fox Chase-Newtown Line. The trail is maintained by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites.

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.
33 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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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 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

In effect through Jul 29, 6:00 PM

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

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

33 mph

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Rain

67%

Next 24h: 1.55"
Humidity

67%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:54 AM
Sunset

8:18 PM

389 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

33 mph headwind outbound — expect a 33 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 33 mph from the SSW (200°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a quartering headwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 153° · quartering headwind 0.9 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 134° · quartering headwind 0.5 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 154° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 102° · crosswind 0.7 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 159° · quartering headwind 0.8 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 181° · headwind 0.9 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 109° · crosswind 0.5 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 103° · crosswind 0.6 mi

Elevation profile

164 ft gain 305 ft loss Max 177' Min 16' 7.3 mi sampled

Score breakdown

82°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Quartering headwind 33 mph headwind outbound — expect a 33 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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About this route

Distance: 11.1 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 7 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route PT
Operator: Montgomery County Parks, Trails, & Historic Sites
Start: 40.0973, -75.0743
City hub: Philadelphia, PA
OSM: relation 8469769

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.