Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail,
Coronado National Forest

Located 33.0 miles from Douglas, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
8,555 Steps 1  (3.8 mi)
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Elevation

The Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,474 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,007 ft. and an elevation range of 1,467 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.8 mi6,007 ft7,474 ft1,467 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.0 hrs116.51,398 ft797 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.8 hrs66.4797 ft1,398 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Fife Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Rustler Park, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Portal, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Stanford Canyon, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Chiricahua Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Portal Peak, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bruno Peak, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Swede Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Apache, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail #266.

What is the length of the Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.8 miles (6.1 km) or 8,555 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cottonwood Fire Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.0 hours in one direction and in 1.8 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.