day hike at the priest!!

OVERVIEW

don’t let these reviews deter you from joining me and kevin’s hike of the priest, let it excite you!!!
– “passed 13 other hikers on my way down and just told all of them “good luck”
– “the grade is indeed unrelenting”
– “this hike is no joke. there is no warm up before the climb”
– “it’s like climbing stairs all the way up,”
8.6 miles with 3,117 ft of elevation gain, it’s no walk in the park, but every reviewer says it was worth it, so do not fret! read more here: https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThePriest/

the plan: (this may be an overestimation of time but better safe than sorry)
9 AM depart from culdesac by the castle
10 AM trailhead
1 PM peak picnic!!! we will rest our weary legs, nourish our bodies, photograph the wilderness and enjoy each other’s presence.
4 PM back in our cars
5 PM grounds sweet grounds

to bring:
– 2L+ water
– lunch & plenty of trail snacks
– sturdy hiking shoes
– a go-getter attitude
– quote: “sun to shade and wind to no wind make for massive temperature differences quickly. wear layers accordingly”

DRIVERS GET PRIORITY OFF THE WAITLIST & will be reimbursed for gas + 50% tip!