Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Settings
Currency
$ U.S. Dollar
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   USA  /  Colorado  /  Cottonwood Pass

Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista

4.8
#16 of 38 in Scenic Drive in Colorado
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Create an itinerary including Cottonwood Pass
Cottonwood Pass is located in Colorado. Put Cottonwood Pass into our Buena Vista attractions planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Buena Vista.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to nearby attractions

BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon
5.0
Duration: 2h - 3h
Tours from $109 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day
5.0
Duration: 3h
Tours from $107 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting
5.0
Duration: 5h
Tours from $115 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting
5.0
Duration: 3h - 6h
Tours from $161 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Intermediate Rafting Trip in Browns Canyon
5.0
Duration: 6h 45min
Tours from $162 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Browns Canyon Half Day Raft Trip - 10am
4.9
Duration: 2h - 3h
Tours from $99 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Milk Run Family Rafting Trip
5.0
Duration: 2h
Tours from $86 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Browns Canyon Full Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
4.9
Duration: 5h
Tours from $154 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Browns Canyon Half-Day Rafting plus Mountaintop Zipline from Buena Vista
5.0
Duration: 8h
Tours from $244 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Park and Paddle Package
5.0
Duration: 1h - 3h
Tours from $191 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Granite Via Ferrata Climbing Experience in Buena Vista
5.0
Duration: 3h
Tours from $134 ›
BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Rafting Trip
5.0
Duration: 3h
Tours from $95 ›

Cottonwood Pass reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 5.0
113 reviews
Google
4.9
TripAdvisor
  • By ch1103
    The views are stunning, both during the winding drive and at the summit viewpoint! So cool that it’s on the continental divide. Non-hikers will be grateful that the short trail to the summit... 
    The views are stunning, both during the winding drive and at the summit viewpoint! So cool that it’s on the continental divide. Non-hikers will be grateful that the short trail to the summit...  more »
  • By Pamela0827
    While many cyclists lament the paving of Cottonwood Pass, as do I, it hasn't diminished the views. A fabulous tour on bike or in car between Buena Vista and Crested Butte in summertime. Not to be... 
    While many cyclists lament the paving of Cottonwood Pass, as do I, it hasn't diminished the views. A fabulous tour on bike or in car between Buena Vista and Crested Butte in summertime. Not to be...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor ›
Google
  • By Elyse W
    Beautiful location with lots of ways to enjoy the breathtaking views. We crossed the road from the parking area. Hiked on the north side, following the Colorado Trail / Continental Divide Trail along the ridge for a ways. Not super strenuous, but still lovely views of the peaks for us as flatlanders.
  • By Julie Palermo
    Beautiful drive up from Buena Vista in late September 2022 with plenty of bright yellow leaves to show off Fall
See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Buena Vista

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Popular things to do in Buena Vista

©
Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Climbing Tour
Climbing Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
©
River Rafting / Tubing
River Rafting & Tubing
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
Cottonwood Lake ©
Water Body
Cottonwood Lake
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Buena Vista

Buena Vista River Park
Park
Buena Vista River Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
McPhelemy Park
Park
McPhelemy Park
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Winfield
Ghost Town
Winfield
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Deerhammer Distillery ©
Distillery
Deerhammer Distillery
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Buena Vista

South Park City Museum ©
History Museum
South Park City Museum
Fairplay
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine ©
Mine
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
Cripple Creek
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
©
River Rafting / Tubing
River Rafting & Tubing
Nathrop
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Pike National Forest
National Park
Pike National Forest
Fairplay
4.8
Duration: 8 hours

Nearby attractions in Buena Vista

The Adventure Company ©
River Rafting / Tubing
The Adventure Company
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Wilderness Aware Rafting ©
River Rafting / Tubing
Wilderness Aware Rafting
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Performance Tours Whitewater Rafting ©
Day Trip
Performance Tours Whitewater Rafting
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Noah's Ark Colorado Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park
Climbing Tour
Noah's Ark Colorado Rafting & Aerial Adventure Park
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Buena Vista

Mount Harvard ©
Mountain
Mount Harvard
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Clear Creek Reservoir ©
Water Body
Clear Creek Reservoir
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa ©
Hot Spring
Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa
3.2
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Buena Vista

Buena Vista Boulder Garden
Garden
Buena Vista Boulder Garden
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Cottonwood Pass by other users

33 days in Colorado BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Denver Colorado Springs Buena Vista 5 days in Buena Vista BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Buena Vista 5 days in Buena Vista BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Buena Vista 10 days in Colorado BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Denver Colorado Springs Aspen 36 days in Colorado BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Glenwood Springs Steamboat Springs Breckenridge 61 days in Colorado BY A USER FROM CANADA Estes Park Ouray Durango
See all trips