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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Lightning Point
6200-foot elevation. 6 sites which accommodate approximately 240 campers. All sites have group-sized tables. Added features include horse corrals, large gathering areas, and a short and easy nature trail. Hiking on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The area is behind a locked gate, and is available for use starting the 3rd weekend in April through October 31 (weather permitting). Sites 5 and 6 will only be available May 1 through October 31.
Know before you go
Lightning Point
Sun & Moon
1:39 PM
Sunrise
7:48 PM
Solar Noon
1:57 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:12 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:24 AM
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First Quarter
47% illuminated
Live12h 17m of daylight
Lightning Point
Season
12days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 12 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Lightning Point
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Lightning Point Interpretive
easy · 1.91 mi · 121 ft gain
Arrastre Canyon
hard · 11.22 mi · 1303 ft gain
Yerba Buena Trail
moderate · 4.38 mi · 1257 ft gain
Fall Creek Trail
hard · 6.04 mi · 1515 ft gain
Trail Canyon Trail
hard · 19.16 mi · 4846 ft gain
Stone Canyon Trail
hard · 7.21 mi · 4118 ft gain
Condor Peak Trail
hard · 17.18 mi · 4915 ft gain
Grizzly Flats Trail
hard · 7.5 mi · 1681 ft gain
Things to Do
Lightning Point
Lightning Point
LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND
LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND
Lightning Point Interpretive
hiking · Lightning Point Interpretive
Lightning Point Campground (CLOSED)
camp_site · Lightning Point Campground (CLOSED)
Arrastre Canyon
hiking · Arrastre Canyon
Messenger Flats
Messenger Flats
Messenger Flats
camp_site · Messenger Flats
Big Buck Trail Camp
camp_site · Big Buck Trail Camp
Campgrounds & Shelters
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