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Lightning Ridge Nature Trail

Passes Inspiration Point
Inside Angeles National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.4 mi one way · 169 ft climb · 7,487 ft high point · Hard

In Angeles National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Lightning Ridge Nature Trail reaches Inspiration Point Vista in Angeles National Forest at difficult difficulty.

Elevation

169 ft of gain and 58 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.0 mi from the trailhead
Appletree Campground
Campground · California
1.3 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Inspiration Point VistaDestination · 0.0 mi in
Inspiration PointAlong the way · 0.0 mi in

Nearby reading

Mountain High

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 0.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 169 ft
Descent: 58 ft
High point: 7,487 ft
Low point: 7,318 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 15
Trailhead: 34.3726° N · 117.7105° W

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Peavine Campground

Campground

1.3 mi from the trailhead

Peavine Campground

Campground · California

8 mi from you

Baldy Bowl Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
3,314 ft of climbing

2.6 mi of trails · 3,314 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Devils Backbone Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
2,421 ft of climbing

2.7 mi one way · 2,421 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Islip Ridge Trail

Summits Mount Islip
Inside Angeles National Forest
2,731 ft of climbing

4.9 mi one way · 2,731 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Mt. Baldy Trail

Summits Mount San Antonio
Inside Angeles National Forest
6,051 ft of climbing

5.7 mi one way · 6,051 ft climb · Very hard

Angeles National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Rim Trail

Summits Mount Wilson
Inside Angeles National Forest
1,894 ft of climbing

3.4 mi one way · 1,894 ft climb · Moderate

Angeles National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu64°54°Sunny
Fri66°54°Sunny
Sat67°60°Sunny
Sun69°57°Mostly Sunny
Mon66°55°Sunny
Tue67°57°Sunny
Wed70°Sunny

Thu: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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