A loop through Cottonwood Lakes Basin with two totally unnecessary passes thrown in for bonus.
The stats:
Trailhead: Cottonwood Lakes Trail
Passes: New Army Pass and Old Army Pass
Trip odo: 17.6 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 3,900/3,900ft
For Days? Yes, 2 days
The words:
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