Comments on: The Priest

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:12:43 +0000

Thank you so much! I think I’d rather do that. Thank you, again!

By: virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:37:10 +0000

Hmmm… Richard – you should be able to drive up some of the road without damaging your car, but I’m guessing that you’ll be adding a few miles onto your distance. Have you considered parking at the paved lot at Crabtree Falls and approaching from there. It’s a longer hike, but it’s a nice hike. At the top of Crabtree Falls, you’ll see signs for the Appalachian Trail Follow those, and you’ll end up at the Priest.

By: Richard Hill

Richard Hill — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:43:19 +0000

I have a sports car that is rather low to the ground (Nissan 350Z). How close can I get to The Priest in this car and where can I park it if I need to walk in? Thank you!

By: virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:13:16 +0000

I've never parked at Reed's Gap, but from what I can find, yes... there is parking.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:06:56 +0000

We are coming down from DE later this month to begin at Reed’s Gap, hiking the Trail south over the Priest, to Salt Log Gap. Is there a parking area at Reed’s Gap?

By: virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:26:11 +0000

Thanks for the visit! Definitely try the Priest from the other direction… it will be an easy stroll in comparison!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:01:51 +0000

Loved reading your blog. Very informative and great pictures! I hike with my toddler in a backpack and we have done almost all the mountains outside of SNP. We hiked this from the other direction and it was misery. I look forward to trying this way.

By: virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:33:15 +0000

Wow – I think I liked our toad as the summit marker a bit better!

By: Meegan Bright Newton

Meegan Bright Newton — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:30:40 +0000

We did The Priest yesterday, our summit marker was a 5 ft diamond back rattlesnake! Watch your step hikers!

By: virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:03:29 +0000

Thanks for the visit, Jim! You’d love the hike and the campsites along the trail are really beautiful.