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Otter Creek Wilderness

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  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Monongahela National Forest
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Trails in Otter Creek Wilderness - 4

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0.7 mi 1.2 km #1Big Springs Gap Trail (TR 151)
Intermediate
Parsons, WV
Intermediate
Parsons, WV 1 
11.6 mi 18.7 km #2Otter Creek Trail (TR 131)
Difficult
Elkins, WV
Difficult
Elkins, WV 5 
4.2 mi 6.8 km #3Green Mountain Trail (TR 130)
Difficult
Parsons, WV
Difficult
Parsons, WV 3 
3.3 mi 5.2 km #4Possession Camp Trail (TR 158)
Difficult
Parsons, WV
Difficult
Parsons, WV 1 

Photos of Otter Creek Wilderness - 8

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This is the Big Springs Gap Trail as it crosses Otter Creek. The crossing is about 15m wide and necessary to gain access to Otter Creek Trail.
Jul 12, 2019 near Parsons, WV
A brief visit from a beautiful local red admiral during a brief break.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
One of the many waterfalls to behold on Otter Creek. If you look closely, there is even the more numerous rhododendron in bloom.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
Feeling the natural sway of the bridge in a summer breeze and contemplating whether the rocks below or planks above are more slick.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
An incredibly chill northern slimy salamander who was probably less wet than us from the rain and sweat.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
A red spotted newt, or in other words, proof that witches and English serfs live in the Otter Creek Wilderness.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
The Green Mountain trail with rhododendron so thick, even the streams flow in the trail.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV
"Just how many picturesque waterfalls can we see on this hike?" said the Dad to his son.
Jul 20, 2019 near Parsons, WV

Otter Creek Wilderness Hiking

  • 20 Miles 32 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 1 Intermediate Trail Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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