Cottontail Point
- 5.9 mi
- round trip
- 289 ft
- climb
- 7,671 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Cottontail Point open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.
Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-638 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Brundage Mountain Resort Snowcat Route Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-637 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Lost Valley Log Hauling
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · USFS · Payette National Forest
Granite Mountain Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-635 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-543 · USFS · Payette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Payette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Cottontail Point is a moderate out-and-back hike in Idaho's Payette National Forest, within the McCall Ranger District. The trail is about 5.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 289 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 6,417 feet to a high of about 7,671 feet. The route is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced, and both horses and bikes are allowed. For a longer outing, Marshal Mountain Spur lies about 3.5 miles away, and James Creek and Warren Creek are each roughly 4.8 miles off. The Salmon River Trail #96 is about 5.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Black Bear RV Park38 mi away
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Route details
- Distance
- 5.9 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 289 ft
- Summit
- 7,669 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Cottontail Point on Cottontail Point?
About 5.9 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Cottontail Point?
About 289 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Cottontail Point?
It is rated moderate.
When is the best time for the Cottontail Point?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Cottontail Point
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
