Lightner Creek Trail
Durango · Colorado
1.9 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
20 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.9 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
20 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Tuesday
a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 15 mph
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About This Trail
Lightner Creek Trail is a 1.9-mile mountain bike trail near Durango, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 20 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Durango rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Durango.
Mountain Biking in Durango
Durango is one of the original American mountain bike towns, with Colorado Trail access, Horse Gulch loops, high-country epics, and technical San Juan Mountain terrain. Use Lightner Creek Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Lightner Creek Trail FAQ
Where is Lightner Creek Trail?
Lightner Creek Trail is a mountain bike trail near Durango, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Lightner Creek Trail?
Lightner Creek Trail is 1.9 miles long, rated green circle, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 20 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Lightner Creek Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 15 mph.
What other mountain bike trails are near Lightner Creek Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Durango include Missionary Ridge Trail, Lions Den Trail, Hyper-Extended Ridge Trail, Carbon Junction Trail, Animas Mountain Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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