Are dogs allowed on Cottonwood Creek Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Cottonwood Creek Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

How difficult is Cottonwood Creek Trail?

Cottonwood Creek Trail is rated easy. It is 0.1 miles long with 16 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park/Colorado

Cottonwood Creek Trail

Colorado Springs, Colorado

0.1 mi

Distance

16 ft

Elev. Gain

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Cottonwood Creek Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,065 ft

Max:2,073 ft

Gain:8 ft

Loss:0 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	2,065 ft
End	0.1 mi	2,073 ft

Trail Details

Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Paved

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

Verify before you go

Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Colorado Springs, CO · in or next to town
County:: El Paso County, CO
Jurisdiction:: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:970-641-2337
Address:South Rim Visitor Center, 9800 Highway 347 · Gunnison, CO · 81401

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