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Otter Lake

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Otter Lake

Otter Lake

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    Location: Amherst County, Virginia, United States

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    1. Otter Creek Trail loop from Otter Creek Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    9.04km

    02:26

    110m

    110m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Otter Creek Trail loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

    3.37km

    00:54

    40m

    40m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Otter Lake Dam Waterfall – Otter Lake loop from Big Island

    1.82km

    00:30

    30m

    30m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 31, 2023

    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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      Elevation 200 m

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