Middle Cottonwood Creek Trail Rated: [usr 4] Difficulty: [ms_label background_color=”#1e73be” ]MODERATE[/ms_label] Middle Cottonwood Creek Trail is a 5.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail. The trail initially is a rather slight incline and makes for a nice hike along Middle Cottonwood Creek with cascades, small waterfalls and pools on the west side of