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Cottonwood Trail – Rocky Ridge Trail loop from Environmental Education Center

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Cottonwood Trail – Rocky Ridge Trail loop from Environmental Education Center

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Cottonwood Trail – Rocky Ridge Trail loop from Environmental Education Center

01:05

3.97km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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663 m

Cottonwood Trail

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The Cottonwood Trail, a half-mile mulched pathway, invites you to enjoy a peaceful stroll on this easy, well-marked trail with great views. This trail connects you to several other loop trails in the park.

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2.13 km

Rocky Ridge Trail

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The Rocky Ridge Trail leads you through a cedar forest and dense groves of redbud and hickory trees. It's like stepping into a fairy tale as you wander through this …

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2.46 km

Rocky Ridge Trail & Bluff Loop Trail Junction

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At this junction, you'll have the choice to continue along the Bluff Loop Trail or transition to the Rocky Ridge Trail. Both trails are adorned with plentiful hickory trees.

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3.21 km

Bluff Loop Trail & Cottonwood Trail Junction

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If you are coming from the Cottonwood Trail, you can choose to continue onto the Bluff Loop Trail, which connects to the West Loop Trail and Rocky Ridge Trail. If …

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3.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.43 km

266 m

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Cottonwood Trail – Rocky Ridge Trail loop from Environmental Education Center

Cottonwood Trail

Rocky Ridge Trail

Rocky Ridge Trail & Bluff Loop Trail Junction

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