Lightning Springs Trail,
Crater Lake National Park

Located 29.1 miles from Chiloquin, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
9,051 Steps 1  (4.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Crater Lake Lightning Springs Trail

Elevation

The Lightning Springs Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,172 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,892 ft. and an elevation range of 1,280 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.2 mi5,892 ft7,172 ft1,280 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.6 hrs105.81,270 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs0.00 ft1,270 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Lightning Springs Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Hamaker Butte, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Pumice Desert West, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Pumice Desert East, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Thousand Springs, OR
  5. Topo Map: Crater Lake West, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Crater Lake East, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Red Blanket Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Union Peak, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Maklaks Crater, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Lightning Springs Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) or 9,051 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Lightning Springs Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours in one direction and in 1.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.