Peaks of Otter - Abbott Lake
- Distance
- 1.20mi
- Elevation +
- 115f
- TrailRank
- 27
A pleasant stroll from the Peaks of Otter campground on a paved path around Abbott Lake with good views of Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill.
A pleasant stroll from the Peaks of Otter campground on a paved path around Abbott Lake with good views of Sharp Top, Flat Top and Harkening Hill.
DAY ONE: We went outside and we decided to start on the left side and walk all the way around. We brought Vita but otherwise it was just the four of us. We probably did a lot of accidental tress passing. A couple of time...
A beautiful park with lots to see and do. The main loop around the lake is about 4.6 miles. During the summer season, apart from hiking, biking, boating, and fishing, there is a merry-go-round, a real train ride, frisbee...
Belle Cove is an old trail that got washed out in 1995 and was never repaired. We parked on 501 where a Belle Cove Branch passes under. There is parking at the the beginning of the trail at 37.6798402, -79.4066960. I sta...
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