Little Cottonwood Creek Trail
Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,854 ft (565 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 45 min
- High point
- 10,640 ft (3,243 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Spring 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
- Campsite: Golden Trout Camp 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Little Cottonwood Creek Trail
How long is Little Cottonwood Creek Trail?
Little Cottonwood Creek Trail is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,854 ft (565 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,640 ft (3,243 m).
How hard is Little Cottonwood Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Little Cottonwood Creek Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Little Cottonwood Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Little Cottonwood Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
What can you do on Little Cottonwood Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Little Cottonwood Creek 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.
Trails near Little Cottonwood Creek Trail
- Last Chance Trail Golden Trout Wilderness · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Golden Trout Camp Trail Golden Trout Wilderness · Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.3 km)
- Cottonwood Canyon Trail Golden Trout Wilderness · Expert · 10.8 mi (17.4 km)
- South Fork Cottonwood Creek Trail Golden Trout Wilderness · Hard · 6.9 mi (11.2 km)
- Dutch Meadow Spur Golden Trout Wilderness · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Cottonwood Lakes Trail John Muir Wilderness · Hard · 12.3 mi (19.9 km)
- Cottonwood-Golden Trout Conn. Trail Golden Trout Wilderness · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Cottonwood-Pack Station Cutoff Trail Inyo National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
More hikes in Golden Trout Wilderness
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