VA · separated · paved

Southern Tip Hike & Bike Trail

4.9 mi Out-and-back 56 ft gain

4.9-mile paved route with 56 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Jul 12, 11:09 AM 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.
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.
25 mph wind — strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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Best for bike commuting today

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

Clear
Wind

25 mph

E
Rain

75%

Next 24h: 0.24"
Humidity

89%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

paved surface
Sunrise

5:53 AM
Sunset

8:25 PM

557 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

25 mph crosswind — expect a 25 mph quartering headwind on the return.

Currently 25 mph from the ENE (70°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 333° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 344° · crosswind 0.4 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 1° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 4° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 4° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 5° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 4° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 5° · quartering headwind 0.4 mi

Elevation profile

50 ft gain 36 ft loss Max 49' Min 20' 4.9 mi sampled

Score breakdown

77°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

−

25 mph wind Strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

-18

−

Strong crosswind 25 mph crosswind — expect a 25 mph quartering headwind on the return.

-3

−

Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

-45

−

Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

-32

−

NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

Advisories & nearby alerts

NWSCoastal Flood Statement

Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 4:03AM EDT until July 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

About this route

Distance: 4.9 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 56 ft
Surface: paved
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike · commuting · bike share-touring
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 37.1375, -75.9650
OSM: relation 11128165

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