Cottonwood Trailhead

This is a remote trailhead in the Mt Leidy Highlands, north of the Gros Ventre Road. It is located alongside Cottonwood Creek and is mostly open sagebrush flats. area is primarily used during the fall hunting season. This trailhead provides the main access to the Cottonwood Creek Trail #4079, the Sohare Creek Trail #4102 and the Dog Creek Trail #4104, all of which are non-motorized. A gate exists right at the trailhead, behind which is open to wheeled vehicles 50" or less in width from 06/01-11/30 for the first 2.63 miles, after which the non-motorized trail begins at a wooden barrier. Wildlife is abundant including grizzly bears and wolves. Trails in the area follow historic routes used by expeditions in the late 1800s to explore Yellowstone Park. No facilities exist on site. Single kiosk with a map. Four wheel drive is recommended. Road is rough, does not have cellular service and requires several creek crossings. Trailhead is large enough for trailer turnaround. Driving time from Jackson is approximately 2 hours.