Lightning Peak — Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

This is a beautiful hike. Lots to look at. It is quite a climb— steep stairs, steep switchbacks all the way. Many nice places to pause and rest along the way.  There were a lot of recently downed trees, all but one had been cleared, and some scrambling under was needed in the way up.  There was one place where there was a rock slide, and the trail was passable but dicey with loose gravel.  Hiking poles a must for the way down.  Beautiful ridge loop.  My 15 year old son and I thoroughly enjoyed our day on this trail.