The Priest

Nelson County, Virginia, United States

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 3,061 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Priest is a 8.1-mile loop route in Nelson County, Virginia, United States, gaining 3,058 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 3,060 feet at an average 14.4% grade. Only 6% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,061 ft (933 m)
Average gain	378 ft per mile (72 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 3,061 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.7%
Runnable	7% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	44%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	45%

Questions about The Priest

How much elevation gain does The Priest have?

The Priest has 3,061 ft (933 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 378 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Priest?

The difficulty score for The Priest is 18.2 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 7% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Priest?

The longest climb on The Priest runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 3,061 ft (933 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.7%.