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1.1 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-546 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-494 ft
Altitude change
3,133 ft
Altitude min
3,650 ft
Altitude max
3,627 ft
Altitude start
3,133 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-49.6%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance climb
4,377 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Otter Pop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Spencer Mountain
    Whitefish, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21060 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014

A fast and flowy trail with recently rebuilt large berms and optional features and gaps. This is the best place to start at Spencer, nothing is too technical or mandatory, just fun and fast.

Access Info

Head West of Whitefish on Highway 93, Spencer Lake will be on the left, take the next left on Twin Bridges Road. The trailhead is on your left. Follow the access road up to a flat spot where the road plateaus. The Otter Pop trailhead is on your right.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 15.1 km average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 13.5 km avg distance
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  • 861 rides
  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Denver)
Feb 11, 2026
 Mostly clear of snow. All logs are cut out. There's still 3 root balls that need attention. One root ball right before the step up took the...
Oct 10, 2025 @ 3:03pm (America/Denver)
Oct 10, 2025
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FAMB Trail Crew buffed the tread from the summit to the bottom! Removed brake bumps, smoothed berms, improved drainage, and did a general tidying...
Aug 30, 2025 @ 4:31pm
Aug 30, 2025
 A bit dusty and beat up from the season but still riding pretty good. Such a well made trail. Never gets old.
May 9, 2025 @ 1:12pm
May 9, 2025
 reporter Trail is riding great!
Oct 2, 2024 @ 6:15pm
Oct 2, 2024
 Dusty, dry, and bumped out...solid end of season riding conditions.
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Avg: 4.46 (43 votes)
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        Directions to otter-pop trailhead (48.386220, -114.416100)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Otter Pop

        ▼ Where is Otter Pop located?
        Otter Pop is located in Spencer Mountain, Whitefish, Montana, United States. It is part of the Spencer Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.38622, -114.4161.
        ▼ How hard is Otter Pop?
        Otter Pop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otter Pop?
        Otter Pop has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 546 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,133 ft to 3,650 ft.
        ▼ Is Otter Pop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Otter Pop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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