Utah · Hiking · Near Monticello

N Cottonwood Rim Se Ext

1.1 mi
round trip
190 ft
climb
6,409 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

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N Cottonwood Rim Se Ext is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.1 miles in the Monticello Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 190 feet from a low point of 6,194 feet to a high of 6,409 feet. The route is short and gentle, with a natural surface that works for hikers, horses and bikes. It sits close to Shay Mesa, which lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Vega Creek hike is about 2 miles off. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Monticello show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 75°F, while July and August run warmer, with highs in the low 80s. Nearby options include the Vitamin D Wall climbing area about 2.5 miles away and the Stevens Canyon Trail at about 3 miles. Monticello Lake Fishing Site is roughly 9 miles away.

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    Campground · 8.2 mi from the trail
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    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 15 mi · Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit N Cottonwood Rim Se Ext

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 15°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 20°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 26°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 31°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      69° / 39°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      81° / 47°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 54°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 53°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 34°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 16°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monticello 2e, UT, 17.3 mi away at 6,820 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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