more stats
2,618 ft
Distance
-190 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
1,869 ft
Altitude min
2,061 ft
Altitude max
2,061 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,201 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
Avg time

Otter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McCauley Mountain
    Old Forge, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1484 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7801 in E-Biking
    • #414361 in Trail Running
    • #6314 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #15 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #21 in E-Biking
    • #7,200 in Trail Running
    • #178 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Town of Webb

Machine built flow trail - downhill only

Tags
BermsFlowyMachine-built
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 100 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      4.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mknauf
      Very fun trail almost anyone can ride. Even as an advanced rider, I loved riding it with my kids!
      EdQv5qO5
      Nice short flow trail. Could use some more beginner jumps. Beginners have to learn too.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Otter located?
      Otter is located in McCauley Mountain, Old Forge, New York, United States. It is part of the McCauley Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6963, -74.94977.
      ▼ How hard is Otter?
      Otter is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otter?
      The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,869 ft to 2,061 ft.
      ▼ Is Otter a point to point trail?
      Yes, Otter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Otter?
      Otter is 2,618 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otter?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Otter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otter?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Otter are:
      • September (58 activities)
      • July (47 activities)
      • August (44 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Otter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Otter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Otter. The trail is 2,618 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Otter?
      Otter is a very popular trail. There have been 411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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