Utah · Hiking

Upper Cottonwood Trail

3.1 mi
round trip
734 ft
climb
9,540 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Cottonwood Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.

  • Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

  • Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)

    Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Dixie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Upper Cottonwood Trail is a 3.1-mile out-and-back hike on natural-surface trail in the Powell Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The trail climbs from about 8,795 feet to roughly 9,540 feet, a total gain of 734 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is open year-round and is managed by the Forest Service. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. Climbers and paddlers have options close by. Cottonwood Creek Trail starts just 0.4 miles away. Adams Head Trail and West Hunt Trail are each about 1.5 miles off, and the East Fork Sevier River is roughly 5.9 miles away for paddling.

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