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Hike Trail

Lightning Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
The shortest route to King Peak.
1.8
mi
Distance
1,539
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.75mi
Distance
1,539ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,716ft
High Point
2,206ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Lighting Trail makes a steady climb from the trailhead to King Peak. The trail is generally forested with a bit of chaparral at the very end. The forest includes a stretch of old growth Douglas fir. It splits about a mile up where there is the option to pass by Maple Camp instead. Both routes are similar in length to reach the top.

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Contributors
Valerie Norton