Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail
The Cottonwood Spring Oasis, seven miles from the southern entrance to the park, was used for centuries by the Cahuilla Native Americans.
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Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail Details
The Cottonwood Spring Oasis, seven miles from the southern entrance to the park, was used for centuries by the Cahuilla Native Americans, who left artifacts such as bedrock mortars and clay pots in the area. The easy 1-mile roundtrip Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail follows a wash from the road near the spring, leading to a low ridge leading to the campground. There are interpretive educational signs along the trail, identifying desert fauna, and focusing on the Cahuilla peoples' use of the plants for food, medicine and household goods. The trailhead for this easy walk is in the Cottonwood Spring parking area.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail
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Lost Palms Oasis
The hike to Lost Palms Oasis begins at a smaller oasis, Cottonwood Springs, right at the trailhead.
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Lost Palms Oasis Trail
The hike to Lost Palms Oasis begins at a smaller oasis, Cottonwood Springs, right at the trailhead.
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Cottonwood Spring Oasis
Seven miles from the southern entrance of the park, Cottonwood Spring Oasis offers plentiful day-use activities as well as nearby camping.
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Mastodon Peak Trail
Mastodon Peak, at 3,440 feet, stands sentinel over Cottonwood Spring Oasis and portions of the Lost Palms Oasis Trail.
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Cottonwood Picnic Area
The shady Cottonwood Spring picnic area is located at the Cottonwood Spring Campground.
