Cottonwood Trail
San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County, CO
Out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, Chaffee County, CO. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 981 ft (299 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 8,474 ft (2,583 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Cottonwood Trail
How long is Cottonwood Trail?
Cottonwood Trail is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 981 ft (299 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,474 ft (2,583 m).
How hard is Cottonwood Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cottonwood Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Cottonwood Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Cottonwood Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Cottonwood Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Cottonwood Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Cottonwood Trail?
The Boathouse, 1 mi (1.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Badfish, 1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for Cottonwood Trail?
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.
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- Upper Sand Dunes Trail Chaffee County · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Unkle Nazty Trail Chaffee County · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Hooligan Trail Chaffee County · Hard · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Maybe Chaffee County · Hard · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Rise N Shine Chaffee County · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
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