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Crater Lake National Park

Lightning Spring Trail

Hiking

Length	about 0.8 miles as mapped by NPS
Surface	Native
Open to	Hiking

Lightning Spring Trail is a trail in Crater Lake National Park.

Nearby

Trails

Rim Trail 8.0 mi long · 0.4 mi away
Watchman Peak Trail 0.5 mi long · 0.6 mi away

Places

Lightning Springs Camp Campsite · right here
Lightning Spring Picnic Area Picnic Area · 0.4 mi
Lightning Spring Trailhead · 0.4 mi
The Watchman Peak · 0.6 mi
Watchman Lookout Trailhead · 0.8 mi
Watchman Parking Lot Vault Toilet Restroom · 0.9 mi

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