Cottonwood Trail #247
Tonto National Forest, Maricopa County, AZ
Out-and-back trail in Tonto National Forest, Maricopa County, AZ. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,306 ft (398 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 3,189 ft (972 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Cottonwood Trail #247
How long is Cottonwood Trail #247?
Cottonwood Trail #247 is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,306 ft (398 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,189 ft (972 m).
How hard is Cottonwood Trail #247?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Cottonwood Trail #247 shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Cottonwood Trail #247?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Cottonwood Trail #247?
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 Trail #247
- Cottonwood Creek Trail Tonto National Forest · Expert · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Limestone Trail #252 Tonto National Forest · Hard · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Cave Creek Trail Tonto National Forest · Expert · 18.3 mi (29.5 km)
- Mariposa Hill Trail Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Towhee Trail Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Tortuga Trail Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Fairy Duster Trail Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Metate Trail Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
More hikes in Tonto National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap