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Lightning Creek Trail route map
Point to Point
Ross Lake National Recreation Area/Washington

Lightning Creek Trail

2.6 mi

Distance

Point to Point

Route Type

About This Trail

Lightning Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Ross Lake National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service, in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 2.6 miles long. The surface is dirt.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Where it is

County:
Whatcom County, WA
Jurisdiction:
Ross Lake National Recreation Area · National Park Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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