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Otter Lake

Name: Otter Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Location: Amherst County, Virginia, United States

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Best Hikes to Otter Lake

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

9.04km

02:26

110m

Moderate 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

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

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

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Matthew

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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Location: Amherst County, Virginia, United States

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Otter Lake

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

2. Otter Creek Trail loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

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

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