4.4 mi
Distance
1,575 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 43m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
South Cottonwood Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Gallatin National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gallatin County, Montana. It is 4.4 miles long. The nearest town is Gallatin Gateway, Montana, about 5 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 | 1,762 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 1,825 ft |
| End | 4.4 mi | 1,762 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:
- Gallatin Gateway, MT · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Gallatin 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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