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Otter Brook Trail

A substantial route through the Adirondack backcountry, this trail extends roughly 16.4 kilometers through terrain that is reported to follow its namesake waterway and pass through stretches of mature forest. The length suggests a full day's commitment for most hikers, and the path is understood to offer the kind of sustained wilderness travel that rewards those prepared for distance. Though details of specific features remain somewhat sparse, the trail's considerable span within the broader network marks it as a route for travelers seeking more than a brief woodland ramble.

Length
10.2 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,955 ftMin 1,552 ftNet gain 1,143 ft
1,955 ft1,552 ft0 mi2.5 mi5.1 mi7.6 mi10.2 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
19.8 mi away
Restaurant
The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club
13.3 mi away
General store
Otto's Abode
8.9 mi away
Shelter
Burntbridge Pond Lean-To
4.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (39)
Trails (6)
Lean-tos (29)
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to5.1 mi
  • CL 417.0 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To5.4 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-to4.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to9.3 mi
  • Big Shallow Shelter12.0 mi
  • Cage Lake Springhole Lean-to11.9 mi
  • High Falls No. 2 Lean-To9.9 mi
Primitive campsites (352)
  • Curtis Pond1.2 mi
  • Dog Pond Campsite 11.2 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 152.1 mi
  • CL-152.1 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 142.4 mi
  • CL-142.4 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 132.6 mi
  • CL 132.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

65 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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