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2,484 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
211 ft
Altitude min
422 ft
Altitude max
422 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
2,096 ft
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time
Otto Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLinley Valley
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This trail is a great way to climb up from Linley Rd. to access the whole upper Linley trail system especially if you want to stay off the Linley Valley Main. There is some steeper section with some rocky climbs but not too difficult if you take it slow. This trail is fun to ride down too.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 66 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 380 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(49.221510, -123.970500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otto
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Where is Otto located?
Otto is located in Linley Valley, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Linley Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22151, -123.9705.
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How hard is Otto?
Otto is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Otto?
Otto has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 66 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 m to 129 m.
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Is Otto a point to point trail?
Otto is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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