Originally Posted By: Bob R

Will post pictures of the other passes and surroundings.

Bob

Thanks, that'd be great if you could post some pics.

I ran across a couple of gpx files of people hiking Langley via Cottonwood Pass. I also read that Cottonwood Pass is usually the first route to be clear of snow. I haven't seen much about this route, so I have a couple of questions:

1. It looks like the round trip mileage is about 29 miles. Is this correct?
2. If someone were doing this trip over two days, where would you suggest camping?
3. I assume I need the Cottonwood Pass permit, instead of the CWL Trail permit, correct?
4. If we hiked Cottonwood Pass, but then decided to not hike to Langley, what are some other peaks/things to see or visit in the area? I realize Cirque is there.