| Difficulty | IV |
| Length | 2.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 85 fpm |
| Gauge | Dry Fork at Hendricks, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 110 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 23, 2026 |
After a hike in from Big Springs Gap, or a continuation down from the Upper Otter there are a few miles of great whitewater down to the Dry Fork. Check out the caves and springs shouting out of the banks just below the put-in. This run is downhill all the way, fast and furious. It alternates between continuous small rapids and steep, blind boulder drops. Most of the boulder drops can be boat scouted. Make sure you keep an eye out for downed trees that frequent this stretch of stream. Most of all, enjoy! At the mouth of Otter, ferry across the Dry Fork and hike up to the Dry Fork Trailhead.
Jul 23, 2026
We had a great run down Upper and Lower Otter yesterday. Dry Fork was 5500 cfs, Lower Otter can be run at lower levels than the upper, two awesome boofs in there. Currently no wood portages but plenty of big wood in play.
Jun 21, 2019
Jun 21, 2019
Oct 13, 2008
Robert Farmer---This section is usually done in conjunction with the upper section. I think there's a bit of a hike to put in here. Otter Creek requires a hellacious amount of water to run, but this section probably requires a bit less. I remember this last section being a rock-n-roll roller coaster---fun, but very serious due to numerous logs and some undercuts; plus, this section will be really cranking if there's enough water to do the upper. If the upper is too low, then this might be more mellow, but you would have to check the level on-site, and it's a long drive for almost everyone, unless you live in Parsons.