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2,936 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
1,102 ft
Altitude min
1,226 ft
Altitude max
1,226 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
315 ft
Distance climb
2,185 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time
Lightning Strike Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFranconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
Franconia, New Hampshire -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerFranconia Area NEMBA
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Lightning Strike is a 2,936 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Franconia New Hampshire. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 245 rides
- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Directions to lightning-strike-219528 trailhead
(44.187150, -71.732740)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 1,730 ft • 13 •
Fun 12 mile loop, includes some of Franconia's oldest and most technical trails.
Franconia Trike Loop 2025 Archived
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 874 ft • 12 • Loop •
Recommended loop for the 2025 Tricycle Event, better to ride the loop counter clockwise but it can be...
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Nearby Trails
- Red Flyer 243 ft
- The Dark Side 243 ft
- Rough Cut 269 ft
- Connector Lightning Strike To Tucker Brook Rd 863 ft
- Rough Cut (lower) 2,008 ft
Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network
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Where is Lightning Strike located?
Lightning Strike is located in Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network, Franconia, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Franconia AREA NEMBA Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.18715, -71.73274.
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How hard is Lightning Strike?
Lightning Strike is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lightning Strike?
Lightning Strike has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 37 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 336 m to 374 m.
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Is Lightning Strike a point to point trail?
Lightning Strike is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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