Byrd’s Nest Shelter #1, a day-use shelter, is located east of the Old Rag summit just outside of the rock scrambling area. The Saddle Trail begins at the shelter leading down to the Old Rag Shelter.

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August 8, 2020

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Bad weather shelter. Closest to the Old Rag summit.

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Hike the difficult 16.0 miles (25.8 km) Old Rag and Robertson Mountain Loop in Shenandoah National Park, featuring rock scrambles and panora

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2. Robertson Mountain and Corbin Hollow Loop

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3. Ridge Trail

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Hike the difficult 5.1-mile Ridge Trail in Shenandoah National Park, gaining 2265 feet for panoramic views and the Old Rag Summit.

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Elevation 870 m

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Madison County, Virginia, United States

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Byrds Nest #1 Day-Use Shelter

1. Old Rag and Robertson Mountain Loop

2. Robertson Mountain and Corbin Hollow Loop

3. Ridge Trail

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