Fourmile Area: Little Cottonwood Creek

4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Little Cottonwood Creek (FS 185D) is an incredible trail at highlighting the many aspects that the Fourmile Travel Management Area has to offer to the interested traveler. Traveling through sandy soils and cottonwood trees, through beautiful aspen groves, and charming meadows. All Leading you to som...Read More
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Highlights of Fourmile Area: Little Cottonwood Creek

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
9609 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
05/01 - 11/30
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
185d
Nearest Town
Johnson Village
Nearest Services
Johnson Village
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest
District
Salida Ranger District

Overview

Little Cottonwood Creek (FS 185D) is an incredible trail at highlighting the many aspects that the Fourmile Travel Management Area has to offer to the interested traveler. Traveling through sandy soils and cottonwood trees, through beautiful aspen groves, and charming meadows. All Leading you to some of the most captivating views of the surrounding Collegiate Mountain Ranges you will ever enjoy.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
21 Community Reviews
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