Lightning

Sonora · California

1.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

17 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
74°
55°
77°
8 mph
Gust11 mph
5:37 AM
8:23 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

8% top-layer soil moisture73°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Lightning is a 1.6-mile mountain bike trail near Sonora, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 17 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Sonora rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Sonora.

Mountain Biking in Sonora

Sonora is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Lightning as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Dirt

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Lightning FAQ

Where is Lightning?

Lightning is a mountain bike trail near Sonora, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Lightning?

Lightning is 1.6 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Lightning?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lightning?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Sonora include Arnold Rim Trail, West Side Rails Trail, West Side Rails Trail, Fire Road, Old Strawberry Road Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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