11.2 mi
Distance
2,776 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 55m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cottonwood Lake is an out-and-back trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Park County, Montana. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,776 feet. The nearest town is Wilsall, Montana, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,051 ft |
| High point | 4.8 mi | 2,692 ft |
| End | 9.8 mi | 2,051 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Wilsall, MT · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Park County, MT
- Jurisdiction:
- Gallatin National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite COTTONWOOD04
0.2 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite COTTONWOOD01
0.2 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite COTTONWOOD 02
0.2 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite COTTONWOOD03
0.2 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite COTTONWOOD05
0.3 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite CTWOOD011
0.4 mi awayCuster Gallatin National Forest
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