more stats
2,054 ft
Distance
244 ft
Climb
00:10:12
Avg time
245 ft
Altitude change
879 ft
Altitude min
1,124 ft
Altitude max
879 ft
Altitude start
1,125 ft
Altitude end
11.9%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
36.2%
Grade min
2,021 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
00:10:12
Avg time

BTW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #43293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #258952 in Trail Running
    • #92585 in Hiking
    • #3188 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Used primarily as a climbing route from the top of ski hill to Otis Summit. Challenging climb but a very rewarding clean to the top

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 250 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

BTW Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:41am (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 19, 2026 @ 11:16am (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/New_York)
Sep 18, 2026
May 28, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/New_York)
May 28, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for ridin; will probably be good near the end of April.
more »
Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (820)
close
      Directions to btw trailhead (44.187830, -73.599040)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      8 more »
      mtb
      BTW
      168 |
      Dec 12, 2020 @ 5:16pm
      Dec 12, 2020
      report
      mtb
      BTW
      112 |
      May 10, 2021 @ 4:27pm
      May 10, 2021
      report
      mtb
      BTW
      62 |
      Nov 15, 2020 @ 9:58am
      Nov 15, 2020
      report
      mtb
      BTW
      73 |
      Nov 15, 2020 @ 9:57am
      Nov 15, 2020

      Videos

      no videos have been added for BTW yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      209
      2023 Over Easy MTB
      96 miles • 12,279 ft • 45 •
      2023 Over Easy mountain bike ride
      76
      2019 ETown BeatDown - Otis section (afternoon ride)
      6 miles • 1,064 ft • 17 •
      Planned route for the Otis section (afternoon ride) of the 4th Annual ETown BeatDown on Saturday October...
      4.8 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      tbrennan43
      Burly little climb with lots of vert. Gets the heart pumping.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Otis Mountain

      • By jkaz BETA & contributors
      • #134033 - 1,468 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BTW located?
      BTW is located in Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown, New York, United States. It is part of the Otis Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.18783, -73.59904.
      ▼ How hard is BTW?
      BTW is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BTW?
      BTW has 244 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 879 ft to 1,124 ft.
      ▼ How long is BTW?
      BTW is 2,054 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BTW?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BTW. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BTW?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BTW are:
      • September (42 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BTW? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BTW are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BTW?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride BTW. The trail is 2,054 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BTW?
      BTW is a very popular trail. There have been 631 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 820 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.