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The total elevation difference for South Fork Cottonwood Trail is 4,456 feet which is higher than average. Some parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. South Fork Cottonwood Trail is 37.6 miles long; it's a long backpacking and hiking trail. Now, this is roughly a 5.5-day backcountry trek, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. South Fork Cottonwood Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 37.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 37.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4456 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > South Fork Cottonwood Trail
