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3,245 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
357 ft
Altitude min
430 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1,932 ft
Distance climb
942 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:06:40
Avg time

Lightning Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soaring Eagle Park
    Sammamish, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69201 in E-Biking
    • #98806 in Trail Running
    • #107325 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Lightning Trail is a 3,245 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sammamish Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 931 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Soaring Eagle Outer Loop
        ★ 4.8 • 5 miles • 387 ft • 17 • Loop •
        A nice roughly 5 mile loop around the perimeter of Soaring Eagle Park. If this just isn't enough add the...
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        Beaver lake Spin
        ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 492 ft • 10 •
        Nice loop at beaver lake - just under an hour
        8
        Fun loop with good downhill sections
        ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 567 ft • 10 • Loop •
        This is a fun 6.3 mile loop around Soaring Eagle Park that optimizes for some of the best downhill flow...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Trail

        ▼ Where is Lightning Trail located?
        Lightning Trail is located in Soaring Eagle Park, Sammamish, Washington, United States. It is part of the Soaring Eagle Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.61475, -121.977.
        ▼ How hard is Lightning Trail?
        Lightning Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lightning Trail?
        Lightning Trail has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 430 ft.
        ▼ Is Lightning Trail a point to point trail?
        Lightning Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lightning Trail?
        Lightning Trail is 3,245 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lightning Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lightning Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lightning Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lightning Trail are:
        • July (137 activities)
        • June (95 activities)
        • October (79 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lightning Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lightning Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lightning Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lightning Trail. The trail is 3,245 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lightning Trail?
        Lightning Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,672 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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