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2,618 ft
Distance
-190 ft
Descent
2,061 ft
High Point
-192 ft
Altitude change
1,869 ft
Altitude min
2,061 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,201 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
Otter Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcCauley Mountain
Old Forge, New York -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Land OwnerTown of Webb
Machine built flow trail - downhill only
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 122 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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(43.696300, -74.949770)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otter
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Where is Otter located?
Otter is located in McCauley Mountain, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the McCauley Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6963, -74.94977.
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How hard is Otter?
Otter is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Otter?
The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,869 ft to 2,061 ft.
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Is Otter a point to point trail?
Yes, Otter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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