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Maryland
River Otter Trail
0.7 mi
Distance
239 ft
Gain
16 min
Time
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River Otter Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 239 ft
- Elevation loss
- 239 ft
- Highest point
- 553 ft
- Lowest point
- 433 ft
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Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this trail
River Otter Trail is a 1.32-mile out-and-back hike in Maryland with 239 feet of elevation gain. The trail ascends to a maximum elevation of 553 feet before descending back to the starting point.
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