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Cottonwood Trail – Twin Lakes Trail loop from High Altitude Observatory

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Cottonwood Trail – Twin Lakes Trail loop from High Altitude Observatory

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13,194

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Cottonwood Trail – Twin Lakes Trail loop from High Altitude Observatory

01:32

14.4km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.62 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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7.18 km

Twin Lakes Trail

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To the north here the trails are all crushed gravel around Twin Lakes. There is also a bike path which runs along the ditch here through town and a small …

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

3.26 km

2.75 km

620 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

5.10 km

2.48 km

473 m

189 m

Elevation

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Cottonwood Trail – Twin Lakes Trail loop from High Altitude Observatory

Cottonwood Trail

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