This was a gorgeous day for a hike along Taylor River and up to Otter Falls. Arrived at the parking lot around 9am. A lot of fair sized potholes on the last half mile of the road but not too crazy in a Subaru Forester.
First time hiking this trail for me but one of our group had been several years ago. First portion of the hike is an old road and wide enough to walk 3 abreast. There were a couple of wide water crossings that required either good balance or walking sticks to stay dry. I went with the sticks and that made crossing them very easy.
Found the new turn off to the falls and really enjoyed the new trail that switchbacks up to Lipsy Lake and Otter Falls. There was a great view of the upper and lower falls at the top of the stairs leading down to the lake.
Two people from our party of three waded in. Water was very, very cold. Not quite hot enough to want to jump in all the way but very tempting.
Round trip was 9.02 miles according to the All Trails App.
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