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Cottonwood
Arizona
Arizona
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.5 mi
Distance
197 ft
Gain
57 min
Time
No verdict for this trail
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What we do know
Inside Tonto National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
Out & back
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Cottonwood
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 197 ft
- Highest point
- 2,351 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,207 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Cottonwood is a 2.54-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 197 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward out-and-back pattern, making it accessible for hikers seeking a short walk with minimal elevation change.
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