Lightning Ridge
0.2 mi
Distance
3m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Lightning Ridge unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,798 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 2,800 ft |
| End | 0.2 mi | 2,798 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Gravel
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Greer, AZ · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Apache County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Apache National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
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