Cottonwood Hiking Trail

Distance
One loop of 1.4 miles

Terrain
Rolling dunes

Vegetation
Grasses, shrubs and wildflowers of the dunes

Comments
A self-guided brochure is available at the trailhead. It describes the plant life and geology of the dunes. Much of the trail is through loose sand and is strenuous.

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Dunes Hiking Trails

NPS Map 2006

 

View of DH Day Farm and Lake MI from the Cottonwood trail

Kerry Kelly 2006

The Cottonwood trail takes you through the perched dunes above the Dune Climb and provides access to a variety of dune plants and wildflowers.

 

Glen Lake

Kerry Kelly 2006

The Cottonwood Trail provides beautiful views of Glen Lake and the Dune Climb.