PA · separated · gravel

Swatara Rail Trail

10.2 mi Out-and-back 180 ft gain

10.2-mile gravel route with 180 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 12:53PM 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

76°F

Haze
Wind

33 mph

S
Rain

88%

Next 24h: 1.09"
Humidity

81%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

gravel surface
Sunrise

5:59 AM
Sunset

8:25 PM

395 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 quartering tailwind.

Leg 1 Bearing 6° · tailwind 0.8 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 324° · quartering tailwind 0.9 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 305° · crosswind 0.9 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 15° · tailwind 0.7 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 18° · tailwind 0.8 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 82° · quartering tailwind 0.9 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 49° · tailwind 0.9 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 42° · tailwind 0.9 mi

Elevation profile

542 ft gain 444 ft loss Max 676' Min 433' 9.5 mi sampled

Score breakdown

76°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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

-36

Quartering tailwind 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: 10.2 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 180 ft
Surface: gravel
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN · route SRT
Start: 40.4517, -76.5116
OSM: relation 6857786

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