The Religious Range, consisting of peaks like the Priest, the Friar, and the Cardinal, are some truly gorgeous parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Spy Rock Trail, in the George Washington National Forest, offers some gorgeous views at these peaks and much more. The trail is 3.1 miles total, and it’s really easy to combine Spy Rock Trail with some other small, local trails nearby, such as Crabtree Falls. To reach Spy Rock, hikers will take the Appalachian Trail to the Spur Trail, which leads to a quick scramble to get to the top of Spy Rock. It’s doable for athletic dogs, and is a very local trail, meaning it’s rarely crowded with tourists.

Spy Rock Trail, Montebello, Virginia

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