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1,923 ft
Distance
-168 ft
Descent
00:02:54
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
1,639 ft
Altitude min
1,807 ft
Altitude max
1,807 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1,768 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:02:54
Avg time

Lower Lightning Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sage Hills
    Wenatchee, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30994 in Trail Running
    • #49310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CDLT

Singletrack out in the sage brush

Access Info

Seasonal Closure: Every winter the PUD and CDLT properties in the the Sage Hills are closed from December 1 to April 1. In winter, mule deer move down into these lands and, at a time when they are nearly starving, they can ill afford the calorie expenditure needed to avoid people and pets.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
 reporter !Closed for Trail Construction! These trails will remain closed through the spring of 2026 while maintenance work is completed. Opening dates will...
Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 1, 2025
All trails in Sage Hills and the Horse Lake Reserve are under a seasonal closure from December 1st until April 1st to protect migrating mule deer...
Nov 10, 2025 @ 1:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 10, 2025
 reporter !Closed for Trail Construction! These trails will remain closed through 2025–2026 while habitat restoration and maintenance work is completed....
Aug 11, 2025 @ 8:07am
Aug 11, 2025
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Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
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        Horse Lake to Sage Hills
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Lightning

        ▼ Where is Lower Lightning located?
        Lower Lightning is located in Sage Hills, Wenatchee, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sage Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.44874, -120.38412.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Lightning?
        Lower Lightning is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Lightning?
        The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,639 ft to 1,807 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Lightning a point to point trail?
        Lower Lightning is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Lightning?
        Lower Lightning is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Lightning?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Lightning. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Lightning?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Lightning are:
        • May (73 activities)
        • April (42 activities)
        • June (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Lightning? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Lightning are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Lightning?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Lightning. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Lightning?
        Lower Lightning is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,358 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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