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Hike

Upper Cottonwood

Inside Apache National Forest

4.4 mi one way · 633 ft climb · 7,728 ft high point · Easy

In Apache National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Upper Cottonwood in Apache National Forest is an easy 4.4-mile one-way trail.

Elevation

349 ft of gain and 633 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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11.6 mi from the trailhead
Tularosa Cabin
Cabin & lookout · New Mexico

More hikes nearby

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Escudilla National Recreation
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- 1,358 ft of climbing
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13 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 349 ft
Descent: 633 ft
High point: 7,728 ft
Low point: 7,360 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 33.9176° N · 108.8005° W

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11.7 mi from the trailhead

Apache Creek Campground

Campground · New Mexico

Blanco

Summits Fox Mountain
Inside Apache National Forest
1,877 ft of climbing

4.0 mi one way · 1,877 ft climb · Easy

Apache National Forest · Camp 11 mi away

Largo Canyon Trail

Passes Quemado Lake
Inside Apache National Forest
1,267 ft of climbing

4.6 mi one way · 1,267 ft climb · Moderate

Apache National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Warm Springs

Passes South Mountain
Inside Gila National Forest
1,727 ft of climbing

2.8 mi of trails · 1,727 ft climb · Easy

Gila National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Fishing Trail

Ends at Quemado Lake
Inside Apache National Forest
Camp under a mile away

2.9 mi one way · 182 ft climb · Easy

Apache National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Dangerous Park

Passes Black Bull Saddle
Inside Apache National Forest
2,162 ft of climbing

6.5 mi one way · 2,162 ft climb · Easy

Apache National Forest

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu68°49°Isolated Rain Showers
Fri73°48°Isolated Rain Showers
Sat74°45°Mostly Sunny
Sun73°46°Sunny
Mon72°47°Partly Sunny
Tue69°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed70°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 15 mph S

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