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Cottonwood Creek Trail

Hiking trail · McCall / West Central Mountains · Trailhead near Cambridge, ID

4 mi6.5 kmRound trip
≈915 ft≈279 mElevation gain
5,860 ft1,786 mHigh point
2 hr 21 minEstimated time

Moderate2 mi / 3.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cottonwood Creek (#269)
Trailhead
Off National Forest Development Road 085, near Cambridge, ID
Coordinates: 44.64759, -116.98273
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Overview

Cottonwood Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 4 mi / 6.5 km near Cambridge, ID. Expect about 915 ft / 279 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,860 ft / 1,786 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 21 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,059 ft / 1,542 m · high 5,856 ft / 1,785 m

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