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Cottonwood Meadows Trail

Mapped as Cottonwood Meadows Trail #705

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Estacada, OR

4.2 mi6.7 kmRound trip
≈1,158 ft≈353 mElevation gain
4,055 ft1,236 mHigh point
2 hr 32 minEstimated time

Moderate2.1 mi / 3.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.8 mi (6.1 km) on FR 4630, FR 4635 and FR 4635-120
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: United States Forest Service, Cottonwood Meadows Trail #705
Trailhead
On FR 4635-120, near Estacada, OR
Coordinates: 45.08084, -121.94629
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Overview

Cottonwood Meadows Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.2 mi / 6.7 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 1,158 ft / 353 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,055 ft / 1,236 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 32 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,969 ft / 905 m · high 4,049 ft / 1,234 m

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