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3.5 miles
Distance
347 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
784 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
530 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,307 ft
Distance flat
Lightning is a directional Flow/Jump trail. PRE-Ride, RE-Ride, THEN FREE-Ride. Lips, Table tops, Box Drop. This one is fun to Session!
Detailed Description
LIMITLESS Lightning Lap is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Pelham Alabama. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 347 ft with a max elevation of 784 ft then descends -349 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Altitude min530 ft
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Altitude start555 ft
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Altitude end551 ft
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Climb347 ft
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Descent-349 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-16.6%
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Grade min30.8%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat3,307 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,399 ft | |||||
| 5,016 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeOut & Back
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Best Flow Trail in Oak Mountain State Park? | Lightning Trail Preview
trail: Lightning
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Apr 30, 2026
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First drop in years.
trail: Lightning
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Aug 29, 2017
My first "big" huck in five years.
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