Trailhead
COTTONWOOD
12
Nearby trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About COTTONWOOD
This trailhead provides access to the Cottonwood Loop Trail #128, Cougar Peak Trail #125, and the Cottonwood Creek Trail #127. The Cottonwood Trail System is open to all non-motorized trail users including hikers, mountain bikes, and equestrian riders. Amenities at the trailhead include corrals, and a parking area suitable for stock trailers. Dispersed camping is allowed. The Cottonwood Trailhead is part of the Cottonwood Recreation Area.
Know before you go
COTTONWOOD
Sun & Moon
2:09 PM
Sunrise
7:50 PM
Solar Noon
1:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:47 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:54 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 22m of daylight
COTTONWOOD
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
COTTONWOOD
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October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Cottonwood Loop
moderate · 3.5 mi · 544 ft gain
Cottonwood Creek
hard · 7 mi · 913 ft gain
Cougar Peak
hard · 8 mi · 1649 ft gain
Lofton Big Swamp
moderate · 5.7 mi · 695 ft gain
QUARTZ VALLEY NORDIC LOOP
easy · 3.35 mi · 467 ft gain
Lofton to Heart Lake
moderate · 3.6 mi · 486 ft gain
Lofton Loop
moderate · 5.4 mi · 371 ft gain
SOUTH TRAIL SIDE LOOP
expert · 15.55 mi · 1311 ft gain
