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Old Rag Summit

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Old Rag Summit

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Shenandoah Wilderness

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    1. Old Rag Mountain Summit via Ridge Trail loop — Shenandoah National Park

    19.8km

    07:40

    1,050m

    1,050m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    Hard

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    June 25, 2022

    The Old Rag Hike in Shenandoah National Park is a well-known hike. Some rank it among the top 25 hikes in the world. Old Rag has received several awards.
    The summit is the top of the large outcrop of Old Rag Granite. On a clear day you will be able to see Skyline Drive to the west, and in the winter the Weakley Hollow fire road in the valley below.
    pubs.usgs.gov/of/2000/of00-263/of00-263.pdf

      June 4, 2020

      It is possible to do the Old Rag as a night hike and experience the sun rise, which is a fantastic experience. The outlook over the country side below you with the sun rising over the hills is stunning.
      However a few things need to be considered: 1. Only attempt the Old Rag hike at night after having completed the hike a few times during the day time. Trail markings are not easy to see in the dark. 2. Headlamp is a must, it will be pitch dark in the middle of the woods at the beginning of the hike. 3. This is black bear country, it is recommended to hike in groups.

        August 23, 2020

        Bring some binoculars with you. On good weather days there will be always be some hawks circling around the summit, eying for some prey.

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          Location: Madison County, Virginia, United States

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