more stats
7.7 miles
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-1,801 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,323 ft
Altitude change
4,766 ft
Altitude min
6,089 ft
Altitude start
4,767 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-42.4%
Grade max
35.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
5,217 ft
Distance flat

Otatsy Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ovando
    , Montana
  • Ref Number
    #61
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #156635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #303196 in Trail Running
    • #347074 in Hiking
    • #23924 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,455 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #3,469 in Trail Running
    • #4,018 in Hiking
    • #1,108 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

7.8 mile out back to Otatsy Lake Trail continues past to Scapegoat Wilderness

Access Info

North fork Blackfoot Trail head 11 mile off hwy 200 past Ovando

Tags
Lake
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Otatsy Lake Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:31pm
Sep 29, 2024
Sep 29, 2024 @ 4:31pm
Sep 29, 2024
Trail is in great shape below the lake. Pants or shin guards recommended—the lower elevation bushes are bloodthirsty! The section above the lake...
Jul 12, 2020 @ 10:01am
Jul 12, 2020
Trail has been cleared. Only made it up a few miles, to the part that started to get very steep. Passed a man on horseback though who said the...
May 29, 2020 @ 7:13am
May 29, 2020
Bikeable for about 3 to 4 miles. Had to drop the bikes when it started to climb because of numerous large trees down as you begin to gain...
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Otatsy Lake located?
      Otatsy Lake is located in Ovando, Montana, United States. It is part of the Ovando trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.17335, -113.03237.
      ▼ How hard is Otatsy Lake?
      Otatsy Lake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otatsy Lake?
      Otatsy Lake has 478 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,801 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,766 ft to 6,351 ft.
      ▼ Is Otatsy Lake a point to point trail?
      Otatsy Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Otatsy Lake?
      Otatsy Lake is 7.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otatsy Lake?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Otatsy Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otatsy Lake?
      Otatsy Lake is best visited during: May - oct.
      ▼ How do I access Otatsy Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otatsy Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Otatsy Lake?
      Otatsy Lake is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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