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SaveGreat XC trail network built around the Otway Nordic Ski Centre. Facilities include parking lot and day-use lodges.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Otway Nordic Centre
Land Status: Ski Resort
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 19
- 13
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 11, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,407 ft
- Total Vertical
- 429 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,425 ft
- Reports
- 1,518
- Photos
- 123
- Completed Counter
- 10,510
Popular Otway Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,493 ft • 216 ft • 509 •
Moderate climb to access the upper trails. Can be ridden both directions but is primarily used as a climb. Watch for other users descending.
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 1,522 ft • 87 ft • 448 •
Trail climbs from Legs junction to Haggen's Hub. Ridden in both directions.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,025 ft • 116 ft • 441 •
This trail climbs from '55 Chevy Junction to the Legs Junction. Expect two-way traffic on this trail (as for most trails at Otway).
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 4,209 ft • 281 ft • 413 •
Easiest way to get to the top of the Otway trails. Moderate climbing trail.
Otway Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 510 ft • 7 • Loop •
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★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 705 ft • 13 • Loop •
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Photos of Otway Mountain Bike
Videos of Otway Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twister | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Dawson_Creek) Oct 11, 2026 | Variable | ShredEddie | large tree near the top. Can walk around... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Run | Oct 11, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Dawson_Creek) Oct 11, 2026 | Ideal | ShredEddie | ||
| Legs | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Vancouver) Sep 5, 2026 | Unknown | Cropdog63 | ||
| Clearcut | Sep 5, 2026 @ 5:25am (America/Vancouver) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | forestuser | ||
| Curves | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | wideload46 | ||
| Twister II | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | wideload46 | ||
| Sprockids | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | wideload46 | ||
| Karma | Aug 16, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | wideload46 | ||
| Upper Levels | Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 4, 2026 | Ideal | forestuser | ||
| Lower Freeway | May 28, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Midway) May 28, 2026 | Variable | wideload46 | ||
| AC/DC | May 28, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Midway) May 28, 2026 | Variable | wideload46 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShamusUgXSkw | ridden | trail | activity #106355810 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:52pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| ShredEddie | add | report | activity #105718334 and 1 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:11pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | region | activity #105265053 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 4:36am Oct 5, 2026 |
| Cropdog63 | add | report | activity #103094898 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:57am Sep 5, 2026 |
| forestuser | add | report | activity #103083268 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 5:25am Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Wish this was ridden more. Fun, little steep... | Jun 7, 2025 @ 5:55pm Jun 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lots of tree down on trail and a little bit... | Sep 4, 2024 @ 1:55pm Sep 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | Tree down near the bottom. Could use a rake/blow. | May 6, 2024 @ 6:48am May 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trees down across the trail right at that... | Aug 20, 2023 @ 12:30pm Aug 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | Sweet climb. | Sep 13, 2022 @ 4:06pm Sep 13, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pidherny Recreation Site | 18 | 46 | 18 | 1 | 1.6 km |
| Cranbrook Hill | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5.1 km |
| University Hill | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6.4 km | |
| Greenway/Forests for the World | 39 | 39 | 7 | 6.8 km | |
| The Swedes | 1 | 8.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #1,558 | #105 | 123 | 1,518 | 10 | 9,267 | |
| Winter Fat Bike | 10 | 5 miles | 1,280 ft | 2 miles | 413 ft | #553 | #80 | 291 | 15 | |||
| Hike | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #6,487 | #267 | 1,518 | 975 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #5,071 | #185 | 1,518 | 1 | 994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Otway?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Otway are:
- Rollercoaster (4.4/5)
- Twister II (4.4/5)
- Cyclone (4.3/5)
- Freeway (upper) (4.3/5)
- Karma (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Otway?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Otway are:
- July (138 activities)
- August (137 activities)
- June (136 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Otway?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Otway. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Otway?
The longest trail in Otway is Tincan Alley at 2.7 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Otway?
The best hiking trails in Otway are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Otway?
The best trail running trails in Otway are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Otway?
Otway has a total of 39 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Otway to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Otway?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Otway is Espresso with 108 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Otway?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Otway is Java with 107 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Otway?
Otway supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Otway?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Otway is Midway (upper) with an average grade of 12.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Otway?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Otway are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Otway?
The overall region status for Otway is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Otway?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Otway are: View all mountain biking routes in Otway.
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What type of bike is most common in Otway?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Otway are:
- XC (51 activities)
- Fat (48 activities)
- AM (45 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Otway?
The most popular Strava segments in Otway are:
- Handler Otway 2017 E-C-duro (1,062 athletes)
- Better Upper Levels Climb (749 athletes)
- The Real Home Run (533 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Otway?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Otway are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Otway?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Otway are:
- Home Run (4.4/5)
- Inside Passage (4/5)
- Tincan Alley (3.9/5)
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