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The total elevation difference for Cottonwood Overlook Trail is 607 feet which is lower than average. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Cottonwood Overlook Trail is not that long but it's always splendid to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. Being 2.4 miles long it's a shorter type backcountry walk. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 2 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 1.2 miles Total climbing distance = .8 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 1.2 miles Total climbing distance = .2 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.4 miles Total climbing distance = 1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.4 miles Total climbing distance = 1 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 607 feet
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