Cottonwood Peak Traditional Cache
Hidden : 6/4/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A cache placed near the summit of Cottonwood Peak - elevation 13,588 ft.

Cottonwood Peak offers some longer and more diverse routes than some of the other 13ers. You can also significantly shorten the journey with a good 4x4 or ATV. If you come up to find this cache, please also consider hiking across the ridge to the hide on top of Unnamed 13123.

Here are my suggested routes for reaching the summits of Cottonwood Peak and Unnamed 13123:
Route 1: Start at Garner Creek Hot Springs Trailhead to the West/Southwest
This trail will lead you almost up to the North ridge of Cottonwood Peak.
Route 2: Start at Major Creek Trailhead to the West/Southwest
This trail will get you to the saddle of Thirsty Peak and Unnamed 13123, where after you can hike Unnamed 13123 and walk the ridge on to Cottonwood.
Route 3: Start at Lake Creek Campground to the East/Northeast
You can follow Forest Service Road 198 up Cloverdale Basin to Silver Lake, and then ascend the front face or East ridge of Cottonwood, or go to the saddle of Thirsty Peak and Unnamed 13123.
Route 4: Start from the end of Forest Service Road 198
If you take this route, you will need a very high clearance vehicle with great 4x4. If you don't have that, expect vehicle damage due to large boulders in the road. If you want to take this route, I suggest riding an ATV up. With an ATV you can also cut another mile by travelling on the road that goes farther on from the cabins for the Cloverdale Mine, as long as all snow drifts are melted (they weren't when I hid the cache).

This area is amazing due to its remote nature. With that said, be sure to hike along with another person. It's about 6 miles on any route to the nearest help from the summit.

Be safe and enjoy the hike!

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