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This .5-mile loop trail is one of two trails that depart from next to the James River Visitor Center building. This is a standard nature trail with signs describing the trees in the area.
Also located next to the James River Visitor Center, this .4-mile round trip trail takes hikers to the Battery Creek Lock that once was part of the defunct James River and Kanawah Canal.
This 1.1-mile loop trail takes hikers around Otter Lake. It is easy to moderate in difficulty, though there are a few short, strenuous climbs.
Otter Creek Trail
This 3.5-mile one-way trail runs from the Otter Creek Campground to the James River Visitor Center and sticks fairly close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can also access the trail at any pullout between the campground and visitor center. The Blue Ridge Parkway Outdoor Guide rates the trail’s difficulty as Moderate.
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Last updated on November 29, 2023
