Located in Seven Devils, North Carolina, Otter Falls Trail offers breathtaking hiking experiences for nature enthusiasts. As a popular hiking area, the trail provides a serene and picturesque environment for visitors to enjoy. With its beautiful waterfall, rocky terrain, and lush creek, Otter Falls Trail is the perfect destination for a quick day outing with family, friends, and even furry companions. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, this trail caters to all skill levels. The abundance of benches along the way allows hikers to take breaks and soak in the tranquil surroundings. From the moment you arrive, Otter Falls Trail promises an unforgettable outdoor adventure that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and connected to nature.
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Reviews
Great for a short hike to a beautiful small water fall. There is some rough areas with rocks and roots and uphill on the way back, there are benches along the way so you can take a break if needed. If you're close Otter Falls is definitely worth the effort. Other trails are available here as well.
This place was a ton of fun, I ran up and down the hill here. It's a great place for watching the river flow, and I even found rocks that have different colors in them as well. Anyways I would bring the family around here, it's free and great view
A short walk to a good payoff. Is all downhill to the falls, but the falls and creek were stunning. The trail itself is nothing special, just a means to access the water. But a great little spot to check out and spend an hour
Otter Falls won't disappoint.
About 20 min. from Boone. Getting down to the falls is a beautiful walk descending a few hundred feet rather quickly. Coming back up will test your cardio, however. You can walk downstream to enjoy more views and wading pools. I'm glad we did it.
I enjoyed this hike. I suspect it would be prettier after some rain. Also, be prepared to climb rocks if you want to go further than just to the falls.
Great hike with our 6 and 3 year olds. Not too treacherous. Follow wide path until you reach wooden stairs for Waterfall area. Bring suits or water shoes to wade in the water.
What a cute trail to a fun river and waterfall! It’s definitely steep and you walk down to the river but it’s a short hike so despite saying strenuous if you pace yourself anyone can make it. On a hot day it looks like it’d be a lot of fun to dip in the water or play down there. It’s definitely worth checking out!
This trail is pretty well marked with good signs at the entrance, a map at the lot, and frequent tree markers. There are a few loops here. I went around all of them and it didn't take more than an hour. The path is a cleared dirt walkway with some roots and a section by the river with rocks. The toughest part is just the elevation change. The main falls can be found in the orange loop which was also my favorite portion. I would highly recommend for an easy hike and beautiful view. Enjoy!
Location
825 Skyland Dr, Seven Devils, NC 28604, United States
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Monday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Tuesday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Wednesday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Thursday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Friday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Saturday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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Sunday
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
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