Highlight • Lake
Otter Lake
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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Matthew
August 31, 2023
Hiking
Fed by Otter Creek and flowing into the James River, Otter Lake is a popular fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking spot near Monroe, Virginia. There are a couple different trails accessing the lake, but most people access the area from the 63.8 mile marker on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Otter Creek Campground and Recreational Area offers a multitude of amenities and is a popular stop for those interested in the history of waterways in Virginia.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Otter Lake
5.0
(2)
6
hikers
9.04km
02:26
110m
110m
Hike the moderate 5.6-mile Otter Creek and Otter Lake Loop Trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway, featuring lake views and creek-side paths
Moderate
3
hikers
3.37km
00:54
40m
40m
Hike the easy 2.1-mile Otter Lake Loop Trail in the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoying lake views and diverse forest scenery.
Easy
4
hikers
1.82km
00:30
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 200 m