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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 views of the the Priest Wilderness. To get there you have to follow Appalachian Trail through Crabtree Meadows, a relatively easy and family-friendly trail, however be aware that the road to the trailhead requires a high clearance vehicle.

Cole Mountain is a pasture-like summit that offers open stuning views of the valley covered by forest. The Appalachian Trail leads you through the woods and meadows to reach the summit; as the trail is very popular with backpackers, it’s very well marked and there is a shelter along the way.

Located at Milepost 34.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook is the site of a short trail leading down to Wigwam Falls. You'll have to leave your bike at the overlook, but it's a super quick walk down to the water. Wigwam Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls to access on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the state of Virginia.

The Trail of Trees next to the James River Visitor Center is an interpretive trail filled with history and views of the James River. A footbridge crosses the river underneath the vehicular bridge for the Blue Ridge Parkway if you want to journey over to the Canal Locks. There are a number of other trails that start from this same trailhead, but the Trail of Trees is a shorter, easy trail that anyone in the family can do.

Otter Creek is known for its multitude of beaver dams and beaver activity, but no dam in the area is as impactful as the man-made Otter Lake Dam. The dam controls the flow of water from the 7-acre lake into Otter Creek towards the James River. The dam creates a sort of cascade that is picturesque all months of the year.

Fed by Otter Creek and flowing into the James River, Otter Lake is a popular fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking spot near Monroe, Virginia. There are a couple different trails accessing the lake, but most people access the area from the 63.8 mile marker on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Otter Creek Campground and Recreational Area offers a multitude of amenities and is a popular stop for those interested in the history of waterways in Virginia.

Located at Milepost 34.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook is the site of a short trail leading down to Wigwam Falls. Wigwam Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls to access on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the state of Virginia. The falls are largely reliant on rainfall and are best viewed immediately following a storm or rain shower.