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Cottonwood Creek Trail

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 3.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Colorado Springs
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“Tier One Trail with access to Pikes Peak Greenway/New Santa Fe Regional Trail and other smaller trails. ”

Nick Poulos
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7.4

Miles

12.0

KM

Point to Point

6,923' 2,110 m

High

6,259' 1,908 m

Low

687' 209 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek

Trail closed with detour on side streets between Vincent Dr. and Snowbird Dr. (east of Academy Blvd.)

Description

Cottonwood Creek Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs through the northern part of Colorado Springs. It offers a gentle incline with access to Cottonwood Creek Park. Cottonwood Creek Trail connects to multiple other trails and parks through the Homestead Trail. Also a great way to access the New Santa Fe Regional Trail.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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  3.6 from 5 votes

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#1

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#1,869

in Colorado

#23,974

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Feb 20, 2023
Alexandra Mantel
Minimal ice/snow on pavement during winter. Less than 60 ft total over 5 miles. Running 5.1mi — 0h 53m
Jun 20, 2020
Brandon Bell
Trail run, mostly off the concrete. 1.5mi — 0h 22m
Nov 10, 2019
Chris Rice

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