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California
3.5 mi
Distance
1,092 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Inyo National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
Little Cottonwood Creek
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Little Cottonwood Creek offers a scenic 3.5-mile ride through the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead system in California's high country. This trail follows the creek drainage, providing riders with beautiful water features and alpine meadow views. The moderate length makes it accessible for a half-day adventure while still delivering rewarding riding through pristine backcountry terrain.
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Cottonwood-Golden Trout Conn.
~3 min drive
Brief connector trail linking routes at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead.
Sherman Peak Trail
~1h 1m drive
2.3 mi · Moderate
Cannell Trail
~1h 21m drive
1.6 mi · Easy
Coyote Flats to Piper Peak Trail
~1h 24m drive
0.9 mi · Hard
Cottonwood Pack Station Cutoff
~4 min drive
Quick connector trail at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead in California's Sierra Nevada.
33E320
~1h 11m drive
0.1 mi · Moderate
Cannell Trail
~1h 24m drive
6.3 mi · Easy
Coyote Flats to Piper Peak Trail
~1h 24m drive
2.9 mi · Hard
Trail Pass-Mulkey Pass Cutoff
~5 min drive
Quick connector linking Trail Pass and Mulkey Pass near Cottonwood Lakes.
33E320
~1h 11m drive
0.6 mi · Moderate