Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Otter Creek Trail
Hiking
5.0
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Blue Ridge Parkway
George Washington National Forest
Tips
Matthew
August 31, 2023
Hiking
Otter Creek Trail stretches all the way from the Otter Creek Recreation Area to the James River Parking Area on the eastern banks of the river. The path basically runs parallel to Otter Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway the entire time, but the trail it is entirely surrounded by a dense forest, so you don't even realize how close you are to civilization the entire time. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow. There are some campsites along the trail, but most people decide to trek to and from the lake as a day hike.
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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
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Distance 2.47 km
Uphill 90 m
Downhill 130 m
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