How long is Old Rag (Shenandoah)?

9.4 miles, loop, with about 2,600 feet of elevation gain — roughly 4 hr 26 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Old Rag (Shenandoah)?

It's rated Hard. a famous rock-scramble summit; day-use ticket

Where is Old Rag (Shenandoah)?

Old Rag (Shenandoah) is in Virginia. a famous rock-scramble summit; day-use ticket

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Old Rag (Shenandoah)

Virginia

Distance9.4 mi

Est. time~4 hr 26 min

Elevation gain↗ 2,600 ft

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Old Rag (Shenandoah) is a hard 9.4-mile loop hike in Virginia with about 2,600 ft of elevation gain. a famous rock-scramble summit; day-use ticket.

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