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California
0.2 mi
Distance
3 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cottonwood Pass
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Cottonwood Pass is an ultra-short trail offering quick access to scenic alpine terrain in the Sierra Nevada region. This brief walk provides excellent views and is ideal for families or those seeking a minimal-effort mountain experience.
Cottonwood Pass Stock
~0 min drive
Ultra-short, easy stock trail near Cottonwood Pass.
Mulkey Pass
~2 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike to a scenic mountain pass with steady climbing.
Cottonwood Lakes
~4 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Last Chance
~2 min drive
Easy sub-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Last Chance.
Trail Pass
~3 min drive
Steady 10-mile alpine hike with 472 ft elevation gain near Trail Pass.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~5 min drive
Easy creek-side walk with minimal elevation gain in Cottonwood Creek drainage.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~5 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Dutch Meadow to Mulkey Meadow
~4 min drive
Gentle 8-mile meadow walk connecting Dutch and Mulkey Meadows.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~10 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Cirque Lake
~6 min drive
Easy 1.54-mile alpine lake hike with 226 ft elevation gain.
