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Cottonwood Fisherman

Inside Tahoe National Forest
Camp under a mile away

7.4 mi out & back · 932 ft gain · 6,296 ft high point · Moderate

From Cottonwood Botanical Interpretive Trailhead via Cottonwood Botanical (0.3 mi)

In Tahoe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Starting from Cottonwood Botanical Interpretive Trailhead, this 7.4-mile out and back trail uses the Cottonwood Botanical route in Tahoe National Forest.

Elevation

932 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.0 mi from the trailhead
Cottonwood Creek
Campground · California

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Out: 740 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 7.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 932 ft round trip
High point: 6,296 ft
Low point: 5,650 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 7.4 mi and 932 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 25
Start: Cottonwood Botanical Interpretive Trailhead
Trailhead: 39.5492° N · 120.3155° W

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Weather

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Today64°37°Sunny
Wed66°37°Sunny
Thu61°37°Mostly Sunny
Fri48°32°Light Rain Likely
Sat43°31°Chance Rain And Snow
Sun42°28°Chance Light Snow
Mon39°23°Light Snow Likely

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