Otter Falls

Watauga County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Watauga County, North Carolina
Access status: Short trail in a town park with a signed parking area
The walk: About 0.6 to 1 mile return
Ground & access: Short woodland trail with a descent to the creek. Rocks around the falls are slippery. Hiking only; dogs must be leashed.

Waterfall Hero: Otter Falls (Seven Devils)

Otter Falls is a 15-foot waterfall in a small park owned by the Town of Seven Devils. From the parking area take the Red Trail, which forms a loop, then turn right on the Blue Trail. Turn right on the Orange Trail, which descends to an overlook of the falls and continues down to creek level before looping back up.

Plan your visit

Otter Falls Trail parking on Skyland Drive, Seven Devils, via the Red, Blue and Orange trails to Otter Falls

Waterfall Hero gives a 0.6-mile hike; Take a Hike gives 1 mile round trip. Both start at the Skyland Drive parking area.

Short woodland trail with a descent to the creek. Rocks around the falls are slippery. Hiking only; dogs must be leashed.

Where to start

Small parking area on the left of Skyland Drive, three quarters of a mile after turning off Seven Devils Road (sign for Otter Falls at the turn). Take a Hike advises arriving early because the lot is small.

Timing & water

Current trail status was not confirmed with the Town of Seven Devils.

Before you go

Current fees and reservation requirements unknown.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Watauga County, North Carolina.

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