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Old Rag Summit

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Old Rag Summit

Name: Old Rag Summit
Rating: 2

Recommended by 31 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Shenandoah Wilderness

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Location: Madison County, Virginia, United States

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

19.8km

07:40

1,050m

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

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2. Hanging Boulder – Old Rag Summit loop from Village at Griffinsburg

13.7km

05:26

700m

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

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3. Old Rag Summit – Hanging Boulder loop from Stanley

16.2km

06:08

810m

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

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Hubert Trapp

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

Stoffels

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.

Stoffels

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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Elevation 990 m

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Location: Madison County, Virginia, United States

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Old Rag Summit

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

2. Hanging Boulder – Old Rag Summit loop from Village at Griffinsburg

3. Old Rag Summit – Hanging Boulder loop from Stanley

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