Place closure
No recurring date-based closure of Cottonwood Pass Trailhead is published. Seasonal road access and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Trailhead
Cottonwood Pass Trailhead
Horseshoe Meadows, Inyo National Forest, California
About this place
Cottonwood Pass Trailhead is the physical starting place for Cottonwood Pass. Kampilo maps only source-supported named overnight areas connected to the official Forest Service trail network.
Camp markers identify general dispersed areas rather than tent pads or guaranteed openings. Confirm the current road, trail, weather, fire, permit, and legal-site conditions before departure.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonallySeasonal access
Seasonal road access: Cottonwood Pass trailhead parking. Seasonal Horseshoe Meadows Road. Check current closures, weather, and vehicle requirements before leaving pavement. High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonally. Desert and foothill entries may remain physically reachable in winter but can become unsafe in storms, heat, or after washouts.
Before driving
Check the exact county, highway, Forest Service road, gate, and shuttle status immediately before departure; a wilderness permit does not guarantee vehicle access.
Map
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- Latitude
- 36.429571° N
- Longitude
- 118.165955° W