Otter from the South : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost

Overview

This route is a nice class two route that leads to the summit of Otter Mountain (12,766’). It is about 2 miles with nearly 1,600 feet of elevation gain. There is one steep section along the way, but it is no more than class 2.

You will start from Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead. From here hike north through some forest. Then head west along the trees and then cross the marsh. You will then head up to a boulder field and head east. Once you cross the boulder field start heading North up the ridge to near point 12,569'. Then it is an easy trek heading NW to Otter Mountain.

Waypoints with coordinates can be found a few sections down in the Route Description.

Getting There

Refer to the Getting There section on the main Otter Mountain page.

Route Description

WPT	Description	Latitude	Longitude	Elevation (ft) & Distance (mi)
WPT 1	Park	N39° 36.408'	W105°43.637'	11,187'; 0.00
WPT 2	Out of Forest	N39° 36.627	W105° 43.659'	11,356'; 0.38
WPT 3	Animal Trail	N39° 36.656	W105° 43.716'	11,413'; 0.47
WPT 4	Entering Marsh	N39° 36.728	W105° 43.766'	11,410'; 0.63
WPT 5	Stream Crossing	N39° 36.985	W105° 43.935'	11,528'; 1.02
WPT 6	Boulder Field	N39° 37.151	W105° 43.96'	11,866'; 1.29
WPT 7	Head up Ridge	N39°37.144	W105° 43.842'	11,944'; 1.41
WPT 8	Pt 12569	N39° 37.344	W105°43.702'	12,569'; 1.7
WPT 9	Otter Mountain	N39° 37.664	W105°43.932'	12,766'; 2.1

Essential Gear

In the winter Crampons and an Ice Axe may be needed.

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