Philadelphia, PA · separated · mixed

Wissahickon Trail

6.6 mi Out-and-back 236 ft gain

6.6-mile mixed route with 236 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, 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.
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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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 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

S
Rain

66%

Next 24h: 1.60"
Humidity

69%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

5:55 AM
Sunset

8:19 PM

389 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

37 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 37 mph headwind on the return.

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

Leg 1 Bearing 37° · tailwind 0.5 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 45° · tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 318° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 305° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 323° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 343° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 336° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 332° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi

Elevation profile

485 ft gain 419 ft loss Max 315' Min 82' 5.6 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.

-36

Quartering tailwind 37 mph tailwind outbound — expect a 37 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: 6.6 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 236 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 40.0150, -75.2070
City hub: Philadelphia, PA
OSM: relation 18009092

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