Cottonwood Trail
Glen Echo · Virginia
1.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
17 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
1.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
17 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.4" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 75°F, 0.04 in expected rain, 24% rain chance
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About This Trail
Cottonwood Trail is a 1.5-mile mountain bike trail near Glen Echo, Virginia. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a wood surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 17 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Glen Echo rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Glen Echo.
Mountain Biking in Glen Echo
Glen Echo is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Cottonwood Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Wood
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Cottonwood Trail FAQ
Where is Cottonwood Trail?
Cottonwood Trail is a mountain bike trail near Glen Echo, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Cottonwood Trail?
Cottonwood Trail is 1.5 miles long, with a wood surface, with an estimated ride time of 17 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Cottonwood Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 75°F, 0.04 in expected rain, 24% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Cottonwood Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Glen Echo include Bluebell Trail, Culler's Trail, Culler's Trail, Langley Fork Trail, Bear Bottom Loop Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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