North Cottonwood Trail
Custer Gallatin National Forest, Gallatin County, MT
Point-to-point trail in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Gallatin County, MT. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,809 ft (1,161 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 8,973 ft (2,735 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Questions about North Cottonwood Trail
How long is North Cottonwood Trail?
North Cottonwood Trail is 11.2 mi (18 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 3,809 ft (1,161 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,973 ft (2,735 m).
How hard is North Cottonwood Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is North Cottonwood Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (70% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on North Cottonwood Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on North Cottonwood Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for North 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.
Trails near North Cottonwood Trail
- Felix Canyon Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Jeep Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Moderate · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Felix Canyon East Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Johnson Canyon Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Hard · 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- Jeep Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Jeep Trail Gallatin County · Moderate · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- North Cottonwood Access Trail Gallatin County · Moderate · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- Jeep Trail Custer Gallatin National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
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