Lightning Creek

California

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0.7 mi

Distance

53 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside Kings Canyon National Park
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Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

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Lightning Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.7 mi
Elevation gain: 53 ft
Highest point: 4,581 ft
Lowest point: 4,511 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Lightning Creek is a short out-and-back trail in California's National Park Service system, covering 0.68 miles with 53 feet of elevation gain. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 4,581 feet.

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