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Colorado
Cottonwood Peak
10.4 mi
Distance
5,174 ft
Gain
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Cottonwood Peak
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,174 ft
- Elevation loss
- 5,174 ft
- Highest point
- 13,596 ft
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About this trail
Cottonwood Peak rises to 13,596 ft in Colorado. This route starts at the trailhead and covers 10.4 miles round trip with about 5,174 ft of climbing.
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