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Willow Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek Loop route map
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Cache National Forest/Utah

Willow Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek Loop

Logan, Utah

7.1 mi

Distance

1,683 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 58m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Willow Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek Loop is a challenging 7.1-mile trail located within the Cache National Forest near Logan, Utah. This dirt-surfaced loop trail has a significant elevation gain of 1683 feet, providing hikers with rigorous terrain and possibly rewarding views. The trail's elevation ranges from 1684 meters to 1990 meters, suggesting varied landscapes as it weaves through the forested areas typical of Northern Utah. Its loop nature offers a complete circuit for a full day hike.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,684 ft
Max:1,990 ft
513 ft
513 ft
1,684 ft1,786 ft1,888 ft1,990 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.6 mi5.4 mi7.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Highlights

forest setting

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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