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The Priest - elev. 2690' (Milepost 18.0)

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Overlook Description

With Three Ridges on the left, the domed Priest forms the far horizon. The Priest is the highest of the "religious mountains," a cluster including the Little Priest, the Cardinal, the Friar and the Bald Friar. Local legend says the Priest was named for an early settler known as de Priest. Offers a large parking area.
 

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Overlook description text adapted from selected works by Menasha Ridge Press.

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