Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness, Washington County, UT
Out-and-back trail in Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness, Washington County, UT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.4 mi (26.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,516 ft (462 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 4,560 ft (1,390 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Cottonwood Canyon
How long is Cottonwood Canyon?
Cottonwood Canyon is 16.4 mi (26.3 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 1,516 ft (462 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,560 ft (1,390 m).
How hard is Cottonwood Canyon?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Cottonwood Canyon shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Cottonwood Canyon?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Cottonwood Canyon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cottonwood Canyon
- High Grade Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Prospector Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Hard · 12.9 mi (20.7 km)
- Quail Creek Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Cordura Trail Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- White Reef Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Adams Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Leeds Reef Red Cliffs National Conservation Area · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Heath Trail Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness · Hard · 8 mi (12.9 km)
More hikes in Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness
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