Cottonwood Marble Canyon Trail
8.2 mi
Distance
331 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 54m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cottonwood Marble Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail in Death Valley National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Inyo County, California. It is 8.2 miles long and gains 331 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Darwin, California, about 22 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 | 1,364 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 1,465 ft |
| End | 8.2 mi | 536 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Darwin, CA · about 22 mi away
- County:
- Inyo County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Death Valley 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:760-786-3200
- Address:PO Box 579 · Death Valley, CA · 92328
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