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2.5 of 5 |
| Route Finding |
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3 of 5 |
| Distance One Way |
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6.35 miles |
| Trailhead Elevation |
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2,263 feet |
| Elevation Gain |
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1,506 feet |
| Accumulated Gain |
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2,003 feet |
| Kokopelli Seeds |
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13.02 |
| Interest Seasonal Waterfall & Seasonal Creek | | Backpack Yes & Connecting | |
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2018-08-29 |
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19 |
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2017-03-10 |
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19 |
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2017-03-04 |
AZT Spring Break 2017 |
DallinW |
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2016-03-12 |
AZT Supes-Mazatzal |
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2016-03-12 |
AZT Trail: Picketpost to Pine |
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2016-03-04 |
AZT: Superior to Roosevelt |
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2015-03-07 |
Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19 |
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2014-05-25 | SE AZ Hiker |
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Seasons Late Autumn to Early Spring |
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Official Route
6 Linked
Water
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107.09 mi
21,457 ft |
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| AZT Trail: Picketpost to Pine
| 2016-03-12 |
friendofThundergod |
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161.36 mi
32,598 ft |
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| Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19
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31.15 mi
5,134 ft |
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| Tonto Monument from the Cheap Seats
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friendofThundergod |
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6.23 mi
2,097 ft |
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| Cottonwood-Thompson
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4.78 mi
1,015 ft |
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| Superstition Wilderness - AZT #19
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29.42 mi
5,352 ft |
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| | Roosevelt Lake Cemetery
0.7 mi away
| | | | Cemetery Trail #255
0.8 mi away
| |  | | Thompson Trail #121
0.9 mi away
| |  | | Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
1.4 mi away
| |  | | Tonto National Monument - Upper Dwellings
1.4 mi away
| | | | Vineyard Mountain 3458
2.3 mi away
| |  | | Vineyard Trail #131
2.3 mi away
| | | | Four Peaks - AZT #20
2.3 mi away
| |  | | Two Bar Ridge Trail #119
4.5 mi away
| |  | | Pinyon Mtn 5268 via Two Bar Ridge Tr 119 North
4.5 mi away
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| Fauna |
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Mule Deer |
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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake |
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| Flora |
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Christmas Cholla |
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Coopers Paperflower |
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Fleabane |
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Saguaro - Crested |
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Unidentified Flora |
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| Named place |
Nearby |
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Cottonwood Spring |
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Pinyon Mountain |
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Theodore Roosevelt Lake |
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| Culture |
Nearby |
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Grave - Identified |
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Grave - Unidentified |
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Overview
Cottonwood Trail #120 is a 6.35 mile one way hike with 2,003 feet accumulated elevation gain. Located 39 miles east-northeast of Mesa Arizona. The trailhead is car accessible. November and March are the best months to enjoy this hike.
From the Frazier Trailhead, the trail meanders over low ridges and through drainages until it drops into Cottonwood Canyon. Then it goes up the canyon and junctions with FR 341 that serves as the trail. Turn left onto FR 341 and travel south for approximately 1.5 miles. The trail takes off from the road to the south and continues to follow Cottonwood Canyon. After approximately 3 miles, the trail reaches the southern terminus at FR 83.
Check out the Official Route. One-Way NoticeThis hike is listed as One-Way. When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example. |
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