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Cottonwood Lakes Campground to Mount Langley route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back
California

Cottonwood Lakes Campground to Mount Langley

Lone Pine, California

19.5 mi

Distance

5,538 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 4m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Cottonwood Lakes Campground to Mount Langley is an out-and-back trail in Inyo County, California. It is 20 miles long and gains 5,538 feet. The nearest town is Lone Pine, California, about 8 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,063 ft
Max:4,267 ft
Gain:1,688 ft
Loss:1,688 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 3,063 ft and 4,267 ft across 19.5 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.3,063 ft3,464 ft3,866 ft4,267 ft0.0 mi4.9 mi9.8 mi14.6 mi19.5 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi3,068 ft
High point9.2 mi4,267 ft
End19.5 mi3,068 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Lone Pine, CA · about 8 mi away
County:
Inyo County, CA

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

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Cottonwood Lakes basinLong LakeHigh LakeNew Army PassMount Langley summit

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