more stats
968 ft
Distance
-65 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
4,717 ft
Altitude min
4,782 ft
Altitude max
4,782 ft
Altitude start
4,718 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
801 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Lightning Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Corner Canyon
    Draper, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23861 in E-Biking
    • #97384 in Trail Running
    • #116869 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,560 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #307 in E-Biking
    • #2,100 in Trail Running
    • #2,609 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Good flow down. Common dropout with pretty high traffic. Often sandy and dry. This trail has been shortened by the pipeline access road. This trail now drops you out onto the big wide path

Tags
FlowySandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 31 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 835 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 5,787 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.31 (10 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Lambert123
      Real good trail, with some line choices, good skinny single track. Used to be downhill only, but not anymore, they need to remove the downhill only signs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lightning located?
      Lightning is located in Corner Canyon, Draper, Utah, United States. It is part of the Corner Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.50245, -111.84119.
      ▼ How hard is Lightning?
      Lightning is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lightning?
      The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,717 ft to 4,782 ft.
      ▼ Is Lightning a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lightning is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lightning?
      Lightning is 968 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lightning?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lightning. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lightning?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lightning are:
      • June (374 activities)
      • May (360 activities)
      • September (351 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lightning? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lightning are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lightning?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lightning. The trail is 968 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lightning?
      Lightning is a very popular trail. There have been 42,219 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50,303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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