Bagging 3,291-foot Old Rag is a venerable Blue Ridge Mountains tradition for good reason: You get a sweeping view of the range, ridge after ridge, for 100 miles in every direction on a clear day.

Get more information and a trail map. Hawksbill Summit is the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park, and at 4,049 feet in elevation, the viewing platform offers stunning 360-degree views of the ...

Slowing down traffic is also expected to better protect the landscape and sensitive species along the trail. The permanent ... in order to access the Old Rag area. Map of the Old Rag area in ...

Old Rag Circuit proves the most trafficked trail to the mountain's peak, though potential hikers should keep in mind that this loop covers almost 9.5 miles and more than 2,300 feet in elevation gain.

the summit of Old Rag Mountain is as breathtaking as the challenging hike to reach it. The 9-mile trail, which gains 2,600 feet of elevation and includes a rock scramble, has not deterred the growing ...

Old Rag is arguably the best day hike in the region, making it popular despite its difficulty. This mountain offers a panoramic view of the peaks along Skyline Drive and of the countryside. The trail ...

In fact, Shenandoah offers one of the most popular hikes in the country: the trail up Old Rag Mountain. To be sure, it can get uncomfortably crowded on weekends. But from the same parking area in ...

Because of the lack of internet access in the area, tickets will not be available at the Old Rag fee station. “There is very little cellphone coverage in the area so visitors are encouraged to ...

The new parking area was built to provide improved National Park Service access to the Old Rag area hiking trails. It is closer to the Old Rag area trails than the old (leased) lot and allows ...

The lot offers improved access to the Old Rag area hiking trails and allows visitors to remain in the park without having to hike along Va. Route 600 to get to the trails. Previously, visitors ...

Nestled near Madison County, Virginia, is Shenandoah's most popular — and most difficult — destination for hiking: Old Rag Mountain.