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California
2.9 mi
Distance
1,026 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cottonwood Lakes
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Cottonwood Lakes offers mountain bikers a scenic nearly 3-mile route through the California high country. This trail, part of the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead system, provides access to one of the region's most picturesque alpine destinations. The moderate distance makes it an excellent choice for riders looking to combine quality trail time with stunning mountain lake views.
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Cottonwood-Golden Trout Conn.
~3 min drive
Brief connector trail linking routes at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead.
Little Cottonwood Creek
~5 min drive
3.5-mile creek-side ride in California's Cottonwood Lakes system.
Cottonwood Pack Station Cutoff
~5 min drive
Quick connector trail at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead in California's Sierra Nevada.
Trail Pass-Mulkey Pass Cutoff
~7 min drive
Quick connector linking Trail Pass and Mulkey Pass near Cottonwood Lakes.
Long Canyon
~31 min drive
A 3.2-mile canyon ride through California's Doc Peak trail system.
River Springs Cutoff #1
~31 min drive
Quick connector trail in Doc Peak's California trail system.
Blue Canyon
~1h 20m drive
A 3.189-mile canyon trail in California's Spanish Mountain system.
Cirque Lake
~2 min drive
Scenic 0.7-mile alpine trail in California's Cottonwood Lakes system.
New Army Pass
~2 min drive
4.7-mile alpine trail through Cottonwood Lakes with mountain lake views.
South Fork Cottonwood Creek
~3 min drive
Creek-side mountain biking route in California's Cottonwood Lakes Trail System.
