The Priest Trail
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virginia · Nelson County

The Priest Trail

A challenging climb to one of Virginia's most prominent peaks.

Rating
Length
8.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
Nelson

About This Trail

The Priest is a 4,063-foot peak along the Religious Range of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail gains over 3,000 feet in elevation, making it one of the most challenging day hikes in Virginia. The summit offers excellent views of the Tye River Valley.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.8308, -79.1036 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Lovingston, VA, take VA-56 west toward Crabtree Falls. The Priest trailhead parking is on the left before reaching Crabtree Falls.

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