Bethlehem, PA · separated · mixed

Saucon Rail Trail

7.6 mi Out-and-back 23 ft gain

7.6-mile mixed route with 23 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, route reference “SRT”, 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.
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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Best for road cycling today

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

77°F

Partly Cloudy
Wind

33 mph

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Rain

90%

Next 24h: 2.28"
Humidity

89%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:54 AM
Sunset

8:21 PM

391 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

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

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

Leg 1 Bearing 28° · tailwind 0.7 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 5° · tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 315° · quartering tailwind 0.7 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 5° · tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 24° · tailwind 0.7 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 50° · tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 69° · quartering tailwind 0.7 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 48° · tailwind 0.7 mi

Elevation profile

117 ft gain 422 ft loss Max 600' Min 279' 7.1 mi sampled

Score breakdown

77°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

Tailwind on this route 33 mph tailwind 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.

-32

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

About this route

Distance: 7.6 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 23 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route SRT
Start: 40.5031, -75.3861
City hub: Bethlehem, PA
OSM: relation 2851852

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