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Utah
4.6 mi
Distance
778 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cottonwood Creek Trail
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Cottonwood Creek Trail is a scenic moderate hike through a riparian canyon environment in Utah, featuring the gentle flow of Cottonwood Creek as it winds through cottonwood and willow groves. The trail gains elevation steadily through mixed terrain, offering shade from vegetation and the soothing presence of water throughout much of the route. This creek-side walk provides a peaceful escape with opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy the natural beauty of Utah's canyon country.
Upper Cottonwood Trail
~1 min drive
Steady 3-mile climb gaining nearly 800 feet in upper Cottonwood Canyon.
West Hunt Trail
~2 min drive
A 15.94-mile moderate trek with steady elevation gain through Utah backcountry.
Middle Cottonwood Trail
~3 min drive
Scenic 2.22-mile canyon hike through cottonwood groves with 624 ft elevation gain.
Cassidy Trail
~21 min drive
Moderate 8.36-mile Utah trail with 987 ft elevation gain.
Playground
~10 min drive
Steep 3.2-mile trail with 1,368 ft gain near Playground, Utah.
North Fork Cottonwood Trail
~4 min drive
12.6-mile creek-side canyon hike with gentle elevation gain and cottonwood scenery.
North Fork Cottonwood Loop
~4 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile loop with 434 ft gain in Cottonwood Canyon.
Rocky Ford Trail
~22 min drive
Easy 2.79-mile Utah trail with 378 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Prospect
~10 min drive
Moderate 5-mile hike with 705 ft gain through Utah backcountry.
Marshall Meadow Trail
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,524 ft gain through meadows and forest.
