Cottonwood Creek

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Montana
Trails
Cottonwood Creek

Highlights of Cottonwood Creek

Altitude

Camping

Scenic

Highest Elevation

8936 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

07/01 - 03/31

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

1012

Nearest Town

Alder

Nearest Services

Alder

Management Agency

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

District

Ennis Field Office

Overview

Cottonwood Creek Road is located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest of the national forests in Montana covering 3.35 million acres. The trailhead is two hours drive from Ennis, and the end of the trail is 33 miles south of Alder. This picturesque trail offers excellent views with wooded and grassy sections. There are a few campsites along the way and a beautiful Cottonwood Creek. Don't forget to check out the snow on Black Butte Mountain near the trailhead.