Creek CO

Little Cottonwood Creek

Colorado • 38.7509, -106.0364

Length

12 mi

19 km

Elevation

11,025′ → 6,894′

4,131 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

6.73%

355.5 ft/mi

Drainage

6 mi²

16 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,336 mi

2,150 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Little Cottonwood Creek

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Little Cottonwood Creek.