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California
5.5 mi
Distance
1,817 ft
Gain
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
PCT - Pacific Crest Trail
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Experience a scenic 5.51-mile section of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail starting from the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead in California's high country. This portion of the iconic PCT offers mountain bikers the chance to ride a world-famous long-distance route while enjoying alpine meadows and mountain vistas. The Cottonwood Lakes area provides a stunning backdrop for this moderate-length ride through some of California's most celebrated backcountry.
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Cottonwood Pack Station Cutoff
~5 min drive
Quick connector trail at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead in California's Sierra Nevada.
Sherman Peak Trail
~56 min drive
2.3 mi · Moderate
Cannell Meadow Trail
~56 min drive
0.9 mi · Easy
Cottonwood-Golden Trout Conn.
~5 min drive
Brief connector trail linking routes at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead.
33E320
~1h 14m drive
0.1 mi · Moderate
Cannell Trail
~1h 16m drive
1.6 mi · Easy
Trail Pass-Mulkey Pass Cutoff
~5 min drive
Quick connector linking Trail Pass and Mulkey Pass near Cottonwood Lakes.
33E320
~1h 14m drive
0.6 mi · Moderate
Cannell Trail
~1h 19m drive
6.3 mi · Easy
Little Cottonwood Creek
~8 min drive
3.5-mile creek-side ride in California's Cottonwood Lakes system.
