The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Nelson County
Nelson County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Nelson County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Nelson County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
White Rock Falls can be accessed from a number of different starting points, but the final spur trail is the only way to get to the actual falls. The cascade …
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With a few different way to approach the feature, Shamokin Falls is the most popular attribute on the Wintergreen Resort property. The Upper Falls Trail is by far the most …
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Crabtree Falls Trail is 2.5 miles in length and takes you to a very photogenic waterfall. The trail will mostly take you through a beautiful hardwood forest on your way …
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At Milepost 13.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the 3 Ridges Mountain Overlook. You are at an elevation of 2,800 feet at the overlook, but the highest summit you …
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The Priest rises from the Crabtree Valley, a mountain 4063 ft high; the highest peak in Nelson County. The summit is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers stunning …
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Hanging Rock is commonly referred to as the best viewpoint in the Three Ridges Wilderness. The rocky outcrop peers over the wilderness area along with Lesesne State Forest. The Blue …
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Bald Mountain is a 3250 ft high grassy peak with views of Saint’s Mary Wilderness. The bald is reached after 4.5 km of hiking and is a great place to …
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Chimney Rock is the final main overlook on the Three Ridges loop. The overlook is pointed back towards Hanging Rock and Meadow Mountain, but it is a bit more overgrown …
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