OTTER FALLS |
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RATING -
55.6
VR - 3.6 (Med) HR - 11.0 SR - 16/20 TYPE OF APPROACH - Trail DIFFICULTY - Medium LOCATION - Taylor River Area TYPE - Horsetail HEIGHT - 1600' WIDTH - 75' |
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| DIRECTIONS - Follow
the directions to Marten Creek Falls. Continue
along the trail for another mile where the trail crosses over the creek coming out of
Lipsey Lake. The crossing is notable because the creek runs through a 5 foot pipe
under the trail (most of the other creeks run right over the trail). Continue for a
short distance until you see a cairn (pile of rocks) to the left and a side trail heading
into the woods. Take this trail a few hundred feet to the lake and the base of the
falls. NEARBY WATERFALLS - Big Creek Falls, Dog Mountain Falls, Lower Taylor Falls, Marten Creek Falls, Upper Marten Creek Falls |
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Otter Falls is one of
the best waterfalls in the state. A seasonal creek drops well over 1000' down the
side of a huge cliff face. From the bottom, "only" about 600' worth of
falls can be seen but it's enough. Later in the summer the falls run dry so go in
Spring or early Summer. Despite being snowmelt fed, Lipsey Lake is actually fairly
warm thanks to the sun beating against the cliff face and warming the water as it
falls. This warm water makes for a nice little swim to cool down after the 4 mile
hike to the falls. Everyone should visit Otter Falls ASAP.