Cottonwood Creek
Total Miles
11.1
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This easy scenic dirt road takes you around the Pine Valley Mountains and through the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness. There are a couple of hiking trailheads along this route as well as Yankee Doodle Canyon. Scattered primitive camp spots were noted. Great views of the towering mountain to the North.
Photos of Cottonwood Creek
Difficulty
Nothing of difficulty to note about this dirt road. It is unmaintained in wet or winter conditions and could become impassable. "Traveling during such conditions is highly discouraged."
Status Reports
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