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Lightning Trail Conditions

Is Lightning Trail dry and rideable today? Here is the current mud, dust, and snow read, the 10-day forecast, and the best time to ride, refreshed every morning.

Is Lightning Trail rideable right now?

Dusty / loose snapshot · updating live…

dry 17d; E-facing loam

zone townlength 2.8 mielevation 1,811–2,920 ftaspect Esurface groundsoil loam
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Lightning Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Leavenworth & Wenatchee area of Washington. This page tracks its current riding conditions, whether it's hero dirt, dusty, soft, or too muddy to ride, alongside the ten-day outlook and the best time of day to ride. We build the read from real weather, soil, terrain, and snowpack data and refresh it every morning, so you can decide what to ride before you load up the bike.

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Lightning Trail FAQ

Is Lightning Trail muddy or rideable right now?

Conditions change daily. The live reading at the top of this page shows whether Lightning Trail is hero dirt, tacky, soft, or too muddy to ride today, refreshed every morning from local weather, soil, and terrain data.

When is the best time to ride Lightning Trail?

The best window depends on heat, shade, and how wet the dirt is. Open the live forecast to see the recommended time of day to ride Lightning Trail today and across the next ten days. Open the live forecast →

Is Lightning Trail hero dirt or dusty right now?

It comes down to recent moisture. Lightning Trail rides as hero dirt when the soil holds a little moisture and turns dusty and loose once it dries out or sees heavy traffic. The live reading at the top of this page shows today's dirt quality, hero dirt, tacky, dusty, or soft, refreshed every morning.

How long is Lightning Trail?

Lightning Trail is about 2.8 mi, sitting between 1,811–2,920 ft. It is a mountain bike trail in the Leavenworth & Wenatchee area of Washington. See the elevation profile →

Where is Lightning Trail?

Lightning Trail is a mountain bike trail in the Leavenworth & Wenatchee area of Washington, between about 1,811–2,920 ft. Open the live map for the trailhead location, a GPX download, and today's conditions. Open the live map →

Can I download a GPX file for Lightning Trail?

Yes. Use the Download GPX button on this page to save a GPX track of Lightning Trail, built from real OpenStreetMap trail geometry and ready for your GPS unit, bike computer, or phone. The live map also has the trailhead and today's conditions. Download GPX →

What is the dirt like on Lightning Trail?

Lightning Trail is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. That is a big part of why the live mud reading reacts the way it does after rain, and why some nearby trails dry out faster than others.

Does Lightning Trail get snow, and when does it melt out?

Lightning Trail tops out around 2,920 ft. Higher Washington trails hold snow later into spring, so this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out alongside the dry-dirt read. Check the current reading and the 10-day outlook before you head up. See the 10-day outlook →

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