Cottonwood Canyon
3.5 mi
Distance
2,336 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 19m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cottonwood Canyon is a point-to-point trail in Inyo County, California. It is 3.5 miles long and gains 2,336 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Lone Pine, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,770 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 2,488 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lone Pine, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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