Experience The Best Of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia At Otter Creek Wilderness
There are so many enjoyable hikes through beautiful mountainscapes in our state. Dolly Sods, Spruce Knob, Blackwater Falls, New River Gorge. But if you want to truly experience West Virginia’s wild side, you really need to consider exploring Otter Creek Wilderness.
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It's called Otter Creek, and it passes through some of the wildest, most wonderful mountain country in West Virginia.
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Other trails through the wilderness area (some of which form loops with the Otter Creek Trail) are the Moore Run Trail, Green Mountain Trail, Condon Run Trail, and Big Springs Gap Trail, among others.
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For some, that adds to the appeal, but for others, it's definitely not ideal.
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Or you can camp in Bear Haven, Lower Glady, and Stewart Park recreation areas.
To learn more about the best ways to access Otter Creek Wilderness, check this article in Outdoor Project or visit AllTrails.
Have you hiked any (or all) of Otter Creek Wilderness? What’s your favorite way to access the area? Let us know in the comments!
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