Reading, PA · separated · mixed

Schuylkill River Trail

46.5 mi Out-and-back 246 ft gain

The Schuylkill River Trail is a multi-use trail along the banks of the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States. Partially complete, the trail is ultimately planned to run about 120 miles (190 km) from the river's headwaters in Schuylkill County to Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia.

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.
37 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

81°F

Mostly Cloudy
Wind

37 mph

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Rain

91%

Next 24h: 2.01"
Humidity

69%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:55 AM
Sunset

8:19 PM

390 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 37 mph from the SSW (210°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 273° · quartering headwind 2.7 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 261° · quartering headwind 2.6 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 305° · crosswind 1.9 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 281° · crosswind 2.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 349° · quartering tailwind 2.1 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 327° · quartering tailwind 2.7 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 300° · crosswind 2.2 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 307° · crosswind 2.1 mi

Elevation profile

905 ft gain 755 ft loss Max 374' Min 66' 38.4 mi sampled

Score breakdown

81°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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

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Strong crosswind 37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph quartering 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: 46.5 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 246 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: RCN · route SRT
Start: 40.1155, -75.3502
City hub: Reading, PA
OSM: relation 1541998

Description sourced from the Wikipedia summary.