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California
2.9 mi
Distance
1,026 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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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.
Sherman Peak Trail
~1h 1m drive
2.3 mi · Moderate
Cannell Meadow Trail
~1h 1m drive
0.9 mi · Easy
Coyote Flats to Piper Peak Trail
~1h 21m drive
0.9 mi · Hard
Little Cottonwood Creek
~5 min drive
3.5-mile creek-side ride in California's Cottonwood Lakes system.
33E320
~1h 9m drive
0.1 mi · Moderate
Cottonwood Pack Station Cutoff
~5 min drive
Quick connector trail at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead in California's Sierra Nevada.
33E320
~1h 9m drive
0.6 mi · Moderate
Trail Pass-Mulkey Pass Cutoff
~7 min drive
Quick connector linking Trail Pass and Mulkey Pass near Cottonwood Lakes.
33E320
~1h 11m drive
1.8 mi · Moderate
