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California
5.9 mi
Distance
113 ft
Gain
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South Fork Cottonwood Creek
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South Fork Cottonwood Creek offers a gentle, scenic creek-side walk through riparian habitat in the Cottonwood Creek drainage. This low-elevation trail features minimal elevation gain, making it an accessible option for families and those seeking a leisurely nature walk. The creek corridor provides opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the peaceful flow of water through the landscape.
Cirque Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1.54-mile alpine lake hike with 226 ft elevation gain.
New Army Pass
~3 min drive
Steep Sierra alpine pass with sustained elevation gain and high-country views.
Cottonwood Lakes
~3 min drive
Moderate 6-mile alpine lake hike with 1,000 ft elevation gain in the Eastern Sierra.
Muir Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain.
Trail Pass
~6 min drive
Steady 10-mile alpine hike with 472 ft elevation gain near Trail Pass.
Mulkey Mdw.-Templeton Meadow
~12 min drive
Gentle alpine meadow trail connecting two scenic high-country meadows.
Chicken Spring Lake (West)
~3 min drive
Easy alpine lake walk with minimal elevation gain and big mountain views.
Mulkey Pass
~7 min drive
Moderate 7-mile hike to a scenic mountain pass with steady climbing.
Kern Peak
~16 min drive
Steep alpine climb to Kern Peak with excellent Sierra views.
Cottonwood Pass Stock
~5 min drive
Ultra-short, easy stock trail near Cottonwood Pass.
