Classic Hikes - Day hike - Old Rag Mountain

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The Old Rag Mountain hike in the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-Atlantic region.
With many spectacular panoramic views, and one of the most challenging rock scrambles in the park, this circuit hike is a favorite of many hikers. it's the only hike we give a 5 of 5 star rating to for views. Many hikers also prefer to do this loop clockwise, rock scramble on the Ridge Trail and them easy walk on the downhill.
Either way, the rock scramble can be challenging, being both steep, and requiring climbing through cracks in the rock.

Meetup location: Vienna Metro Station
Time: 7am
or Old Rag Mountain trail head Saturday 9am.
If driving to trailhead be on time, we won't wait for you if running late.
Hike star time: 9 am
Pace: Easy - Moderate 2 -2.5miles x hr
Gear required: Depending on weather conditions - Wool cap-extra layers-rain suite (just in case), bug spray-water & snacks

Visitors to Old Rag Mountain, including hikers on the Saddle, Ridge, and Ridge Access trails, will need to obtain an Old Rag day-use ticket in advance, in addition to a Park entrance pass.
NO TKT - NO HIKE
Link here: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10088450/ticket/10088451
Meetup locations:
We will meet at Vienna Metro Station Saturday morning 6:45am
or at last Old Rag Parking lot at 8:45am, hike will star at 9am sharp
Google driving directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/jNHYvSL92YyCXcaV9
GPS coordinates: 38.571058, -78.293115

IMPORTANT: If you own an annual Shenandoah pass card or equivalent bring it otherwise there is a $20 park entrance fee x car which should be divided between the passengers to ease the cost.

Have a ride: Please post where you are coming from, what time, and how many spots you have.
Need a ride: Post that you need a ride and contact any offers via e-mail for those that are offering rides.
NOTE: Carpool is NOT free, a gas share of $15 x person is encouraged to give to how ever is your driver as a token of appreciation.