Cottonwood Creek
7.8 mi
Distance
787 ft
Elev. Gain
3h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cottonwood Creek is a point-to-point trail in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 7.8 miles long and gains 787 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Arizona State Parks & Trails, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Cave Creek, Arizona, about 6 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 | 1,135 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 1,185 ft |
| End | 7.8 mi | 744 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, 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:
- Cave Creek, AZ · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Maricopa County, AZ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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