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Otisco Lake Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A short steep hike down to the shores of Otisco Lake.
0.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.41mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
417ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,207ft
High Point
790ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This Finger Lakes Land Trust trail is steep and drops right to the shores of Otisco Lake. The trail is well maintained with metal stairs to the shore. It's a quick hike, but worth the visit!

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Contributors
Dave Perkins