Hike Cottonwood Pass Trail to PCT, Horseshoe Meadow, California

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Starting from the end of Horseshoe Meadows Road,the trail over Cottonwood Pass goes to the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this wilderness area named for California's state fish, the Golden Trout. The Pacific Crest Trail junction at Cottonwood Pass gives the option to go to the southeastern portion of Sequoia National Park. Download area map for trail names. 9940 ft. at Horseshoe Meadows trailhead. - 11130 ft. at Cottonwood Pass. Located at the end of Horseshoe Meadow Road, 24 miles southwest of the town of Lone Pine, California. From center of Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight and follow Whitney Portal Road for 3 miles. Then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadow Road. Follow Horseshoe Meadow Road to its end. Horseshoe Meadow Road is usually open from late May to October. It is closed in winter due to snow. The trail is relatively snow free from approximately June to October. For the rest of the year, snow may cover some or all of the trail. Permits are required for overnight trips. Obtain permits at Inyo National Forest Visitor Centers. From the last Saturday in May to September 15, use is limited by daily entry quotas. Permits for this period may be reserved up to six months in advance at www.recreation.gov.

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