Lightning

Poultney · Vermont

0.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

9 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Conditions

Clear
63°
52°
68°
11 mph
Gust23 mph
6:35 AM
6:57 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

25% top-layer soil moisture67°F surface soil temperature

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 59°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Lightning is a 0.8-mile mountain bike trail near Poultney, Vermont. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 9 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Poultney rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Poultney.

Mountain Biking in Poultney

Poultney is one of the mountain biking hubs in Vermont, 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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Lightning FAQ

Where is Lightning?

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

How difficult is Lightning?

Lightning is 0.8 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 9 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 Saturday because a high near 59°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lightning?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Poultney include SVT Ringmaster, Dwight's Drop, Harry's Hop, Back Nine, SVT Fairgrounds Connector. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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