5,263 ft
Distance
309 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:14:16
Avg time

Cottonwood Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Table Mountain Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6874 in E-Biking
    • #2244 in Trail Running
    • #4559 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking

Trail is two way traffic but ridden as an up by most. Easy/moderate trail with a couple of switch backs and a short stair section to keep it interesting. Several sections are prone to have loose gravel.

Access Info

Connector off of North Table Mountain Trail

Disclaimer

Rattlesnakes in the area, there is a nest/den nearby but not on trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cottonwood Canyon mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    292 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,129 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,424 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,129 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,421 ft
  • Grade
    5.547%
  • Grade max
    -9.016%
  • Grade min
    14.801%
  • Distance climb
    4,181 ft
  • Distance down
    448 ft
  • Distance flat
    635 ft
  • Avg time
    00:14:16
  • Avg reverse time
    00:10:57
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      Cottonwood Canyon Trail Reports

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      Apr 21, 2025 @ 12:50pm
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      Mar 10, 2025 @ 5:38pm
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      Mar 9, 2025 @ 11:34am
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      Jan 2, 2025 @ 1:33pm
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      Dec 7, 2024 @ 11:05am
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 14 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 303 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,416 rides
      • Last: Jun 20, 2025

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      Jun 15, 2017 @ 1:05pm
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