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Lightning Spring Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Chiloquin, OR

8.4 mi13.5 kmRound trip

≈1,293 ft≈394 mElevation gain

7,188 ft2,191 mHigh point

4 hr 14 minEstimated time

Moderate4.2 mi / 6.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: National park entry (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: National Park Service (via USGS National Digital Trails), Lightning Spring Trail

Trailhead: Lightning Spring

Off West Rim Drive, near Chiloquin, OR

Coordinates: 42.93449, -122.17012

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Overview

Lightning Spring Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.4 mi / 13.5 km near Chiloquin, OR. Expect about 1,293 ft / 394 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,188 ft / 2,191 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 14 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,869 ft / 1,789 m · high 7,172 ft / 2,186 m

Nearby

Watchman Peak TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
The WatchmanPeak · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Watchman OverlookViewpoint · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Wizard Island Summit TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Fumarole Bay TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Discovery PointViewpoint · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Hillman PeakPeak · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Williams CraterPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: National Park Service (via USGS National Digital Trails).
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.