Trailhead Description
The trailhead provides access to the 1.2 mile Cottonwood Trail.
Restrooms
No facilities available.
Picnic Facilities
No picnic facilities.
Transportation
On the south side of Independence Road, 0.2 miles east of the Diagonal Highway.
Parking
The Cottonwood Trailhead has 16 standard parking spaces and one ADA space.
Area Info
Accessibility
This area is identified as being mobility-friendly. See the Visitors Experiencing Disabilities page for trail details.
Bike Regulations
Bicycles are allowed on this trail. Bicycles may be ridden only on those trails that are posted with the international bicycle symbol.
E-Bikes
Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on the Cottonwood Trail. Learn more in the Guide to Electric Bikes on Open Space.
Dog Regulations
Cottonwood Dog Regulations Map
Learn about bringing your dog to OSMP. Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times unless they meet the voice and sight control standard and display a City of Boulder Voice and Sight tag. Dog excrement removal is required by law. A dog station is available to aid in the collection of dog excrement.
Horse Regulations
Horses are allowed on all trails. On-trail riding is encouraged to protect rare plants and wildlife habitat. Learn more about riding your horse on OSMP.
Wildlife
Prairie dogs are protected on this site. You may observe brown plastic along the bottom of the fences. This is "prairie dog fencing" designed to keep the prairie dogs in the preserve.