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Cottonwood Trail - Gila Box RNCA, AZ

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Difficulty 0.5 of 5
Distance Round Trip 2.5 miles
Trailhead Elevation 3,138 feet
Elevation Gain 100 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 3
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Ruins, Historic & Perennial Creek
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Riverview Campground-Gila Box RNCA
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Riverview Campground-Gila Box RNCA
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Gila Box River Trail
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Gila Box RNCA
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Gila Box RNCA
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Overview
The Cottonwood Trail is a 2.5 mile loop trail that links the Serna Cabin Picnic Area, Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area, Riverview Campground, Flying W Group Day Use Area, and Kearny Camp Monument. It is an easy trail that includes some gentle slopes and unstable surfaces. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant temperatures for hiking the trail.
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    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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    From Safford, travel approximately five miles east on U.S. Highway 70 to the town of Solomon and turn left onto Sanchez Road. Travel north for eight miles, crossing the bridge at the Gila River, to a Gila Box RNCA sign. Turn left onto that dirt road. Travel another 3.8 miles and take the right fork in the road. Travel 0.6 mile to another fork and turn right. Follow the signs at the next fork, turning right into the Riverview Campground.
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