How difficult is the Old Rag hike?
The Old Rag hike is strenuous, with lots of switchback trails and rock scrambling. The reward from the top of Old Rag is a 360° view of the Shenandoah Mountains. It’s a fun, challenging hike that is great for adults and very adventurous kids.
How long does it take to get to top of Old Rag?
This route typically takes seven or eight hours to complete, and involves ascending to the summit on the Ridge Trail and utilizing the Saddle Trail and Weakley Hollow Fire Road to return to the trailhead.
Can you hike Old Rag alone?
Old Rag is one of the most popular hikes in Virginia. It’s 9ish miles, depending on how you hike it, there’s a 1.5 mile rock scramble I’d been repeatedly warned about and it’s listed as hard or very strenuous, depending on your reference. I rarely hike on trails where I’m completely alone.
What should I bring to an Old Rag?
Other tips for hiking at Old Rag is to bring a pair of hiking gloves, and wear long sleeves clothes and long pants for skin protection. Many times you will have close contact with the rocks and sometimes on your knees. So wearing the right clothes would prevent you getting scraped by rocks.
Can dogs hike Old Rag?
Dogs are not allowed on Old Rag’s hiking trails, so we figured someone brought a dog up anyhow, and then abandoned him when he could no longer follow along the rock scramble.
Can dogs do Old Rag?
Dogs are not allowed on Old Rag’s hiking trails, so we figured someone brought a dog up anyhow, and then abandoned him when he could no longer follow along the rock scramble. After saying goodbye to the dog, we began nearly one-mile of rock scrambling required to reach the summit of Old Rag via the Ridge Trail.
Do you have to pay for Old Rag?
Although Old Rag Mountain is within the boundaries of Shenandoah National Park, most people approach it from the Park’s eastern boundary, instead of from Skyline Drive. You are still required to pay an entrance fee, but parking at the lots operated by the National Park Service is free.
Is old Rag Mountain the most scenic hike in Virginia?
Meanwhile, Insider gave Old Rag top honors as the most scenic hike in Virginia. Honestly, the accolades for Old Rag go on and on. However, the Old Rag Mountain hike is not for everyone.
What is Old Rag Mountain?
Located near Luray, Virginia, Old Rag Mountain is a 3,300-foot-high mountain that is popular with hikers and rock climbers. It is the only major granite climbing area in the mid-Atlantic region, and has over 100 established routes.
What is Old Rag known for?
Old Rag is host to many rare and endangered plants that live in the rocky environment of the granite boulders. These plants are particularly susceptible to trampling, so please stay on the trail and observe all rock outcrop management closure areas.
How do I get to the Old Rag?
An easy five-minute drive from the start of the Old Rag Trail is Sharp Rock Vineyards at the foot of Old Rag Mountain in Sperryville. There are three cottages on-site at this bucolic vineyard, winery and bed and breakfast. Plan to hike to the Old Rag summit, then sample local wines.