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9.5 miles
Distance
1,419 ft
Climb
-1,406 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
6,616 ft
Altitude min
7,403 ft
Altitude start
7,415 ft
Altitude end
-42.1%
Grade max
48.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,972 ft
Distance flat

Otter Slide Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Sequoia National Park
    Three Rivers, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3

Easy loop in the vicinity of Montecito Sequoia Lodge.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 23, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Otter Slide Loop

        ▼ Where is Otter Slide Loop located?
        Otter Slide Loop is located in Sequoia National Park, Three Rivers, California, United States. It is part of the Sequoia National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.69315, -118.87429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otter Slide Loop?
        Otter Slide Loop has 1,419 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,406 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,616 ft to 7,872 ft.
        ▼ Is Otter Slide Loop a point to point trail?
        Otter Slide Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Otter Slide Loop?
        Otter Slide Loop is 9.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otter Slide Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Otter Slide Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otter Slide Loop?
        Otter Slide Loop is best visited during: May - Oct.
        ▼ How do I access Otter Slide Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otter Slide Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Otter Slide Loop?
        Otter Slide Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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