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2,690 ft
Distance
115 ft
Climb
00:09:04
Avg time
114 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
1,048 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
1,043 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1,998 ft
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
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Otter Slide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jungle Habitat
    West Milford, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36344 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31835 in Trail Running
    • #11046 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New Jersey DEP

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Otter Slide is a 2,690 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Milford New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 37 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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        Directions to otter-slide trailhead (41.119590, -74.343380)

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        Otter Slide Trail Sept 14, 2021
        4:42 | 171 | Sep 18, 2021 , West Milford
        Jungle Habitat Otter Slide Trail 4- 24-21
        4:11 | 353 | Apr 25, 2021 , West Milford
        Otter Slide Trail
        4:42 | 85 | Sep 9, 2020 , West Milford

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Otter Slide

        Where is Otter Slide located?
        Otter Slide is located in Jungle Habitat, West Milford, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Jungle Habitat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.11959, -74.34338.
        How hard is Otter Slide?
        Otter Slide is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Otter Slide?
        Otter Slide has 35 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 284 m to 319 m.
        Is Otter Slide a point to point trail?
        Otter Slide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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