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Otter Hollow Trail

Winding through a secluded corner of the Adirondacks for just over seven kilometers, this yellow-blazed trail is reported to guide hikers through varied forest types and along quiet waterways where the namesake hollow opens to contemplation. The route, marked by round yellow symbols, often provides a serene escape from more traveled paths in the region's network. Those seeking a quieter woodland experience may find the trail's modest length and gentle character well suited to an unhurried afternoon's walk.

§ Overview

Otter Hollow Trail runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) with about 512 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 2 h 30 min on the trail.

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Length
4.5 mi
Elevation gain
512 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
2 h 30 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,726 ftMin 1,575 ftNet gain 512 ft
1,726 ft1,575 ft0 mi1.1 mi2.2 mi3.4 mi4.5 mi
§ Nearby parking

51 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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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

River
Rollins Pond to Floodwood
372 ft off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Moon
12.9 mi away
Restaurant
PorkBusters BBQ
7.0 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
12.9 mi away
Shelter
Follensby Clear Lean-To
2.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (4)
Lakes & ponds (46)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (12)
  • Follensby Clear Lean-To2.1 mi
  • Saginaw Bay Lean-To4.6 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 5 Lean-To5.2 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To5.5 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 87 Lean-To5.5 mi
  • St. Regis Pond Site 3 Lean-To5.6 mi
  • Trombley Landing Lean-To6.3 mi
  • Raquette Lean-To6.5 mi
Primitive campsites (394)
  • Little Square Pond Site 1<0.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite<0.1 mi
  • Little Square Pond Site 20.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Little Square Pond Site 30.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Little Square Pond Site 40.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
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