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455 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:37
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
4,719 ft
Altitude min
4,742 ft
Altitude max
4,740 ft
Altitude start
4,742 ft
Altitude end
0.577%
Grade
-18.516%
Grade max
21.346%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
160 ft
Distance down
00:00:37
Avg time

Lightening Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glendo State Park
    Glendo, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128648 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #229991 in E-Biking
    • #380193 in Trail Running
    • #121823 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #375 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #350 in E-Biking
    • #1,869 in Trail Running
    • #716 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Lightening is a 455 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Glendo Wyoming. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 23 ft blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lightening located?
      Lightening is located in Glendo State Park, Glendo, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Glendo State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.48264, -104.94451.
      ▼ How hard is Lightening?
      Lightening is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.577%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lightening?
      Lightening has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,719 ft to 4,742 ft.
      ▼ Is Lightening a point to point trail?
      Lightening is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lightening?
      Lightening is 455 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lightening?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lightening. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lightening? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lightening are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lightening?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lightening. The trail is 455 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lightening?
      Lightening is a moderately popular trail. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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