#oldragmountain

[mybeerbuzz]

For Trail Tuesday we're hitting one of the more famous obstacles on the Old Rag summit hike in Shenandoah National Park. This stairway is between two huge rocks and yes you duck/crawl under the boulder... @shenandoahnps #trailtuesday #shenandoah #shenandoahnationalpark #oldragmountain (at Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXMfpcFeU2/?igshid=1j7spj65oz6k5

[ylemstudio]

So cute 😆 😂 #hikingsquad #hiking #oldragmountain #shenandoahnationalpark (at Old Rag Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUsMJoONSi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[measuringlife]

Over the weekend I hiked Old Rag in Shenandoah for the 6th time in 7 years. It was actually the first time I hiked it since I’ve started teaching my Urban Hiking class in 2018. . Whether you are doing a strenuous hike like Old Rag (11 miles and 3200+ elevation at the peak) or a 2 hour walk around where you live there is a lot you can do to make it more enjoyable. . So this month I will be dropping some of my hiking knowledge over the course of 5 videos. An introduction to the necessary hiking skills and concepts to hike for outdoor travel or as a recreational fitness activity. . Topics will cover fitness for hiking, route planning, proper clothing and gear, safety concerns, and environmental conditions. . Hope to will find the content useful and let me know if you have any hiking questions you’d like me to cover! . #urbanhiking #hiking #oldragmountain #oldrag #shenandoahnationalpark #shenandoah #optoutside #nature #leavenotrace #nationalparks (at Old Rag Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/COc5wp7hly5/?igshid=1akd6di4r5o6t

[ninjaneer]

Hiking Old Rag Mountain Loop Trail -- pretty intense and strenuous on the way up! #oldragmountain #hiking #roadtrip (at Old Rag, Shenandoah National Park)

[corbineatsfaces]

Thank you Old Rag for kicking my ass this AM Don't worry. I left my glitter mark #glittertits #oldragmountain #sundayfunday

[findngjmo]

Old Rag Mountain antics #oldragmountain #shenandoahnationalpark #shenandoah #va #usa #travel (at Old Rag Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBTT_KF2fl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n3llyuhggx9i

[kkurdyla]

The early morning hike in the dark, rock scramble to the top was worth every second, just to see this #oldragmountain (at Old Rag Mountain)

[youniquegiselle]

We went to this and made it out alive. 9.7 circuit hike. About 1500 cal burned. And themes of Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and Spongebob we’re constantly occurring. - - #hike #oldragmountain #oldrag #friends #nature #travelblogger #virginia #beautiful #starwars #jurassicpark #vsco #shotoniphone (at Old Rag Mountain)

[randomspirit]

Snack o'clock climbing up Old Rag. #shenandoah #oldragmountain #blueridgemountains #nationalpark #usa #latergram (at Shenandoah National Park)

[mybeerbuzz]

Here's a rare peek at Old Rag when it's not covered in clouds. I've been to this spot dozens of times and only seen this view twice... @shenandoahnps #oldragmountain #shenandoah #shenandoahnationalpark (at Old Rag Mountain- Shenandoah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxAd1ZFuKB/?igshid=1nb7yh56yo0l8

[ylemstudio]

The man with the tatts #nicetattoo #hiking #oldragmountain #shenandoahnationalpark (at Old Rag Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUbmu_ue9K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[letteredtrails]

Old Rag Mountain

Shenandoah National Park is the closest National Park to us, so last year, we took a long weekend trip there. One of the hikes on my must-do list was Old Rag Mountain trail, which came highly recommended by everyone. 

You have to pay to get a permit for the trail at the parking lot, which I’ve heard fills up quickly. It was still half empty at 8am in October but was filled up by the time we came back.

To get to the hike from the parking lot, it’s about a mile walk and when the hike is over, there’s another 20-30 minute walk in the woods on flat ground back to the lot. The hike itself is about 9 miles and gains about 2300’ in elevation and there is some really fun rock scrambling along the way. This was one of the most fun hikes we’ve ever done because it was like an obstacle course and at some parts, you actually had to pull yourself up with your arms because the rocks were too high to be able to use your legs. We saw several people along the way needing help to get up on some of the rocks. Apparently, this hike has a lot of search and rescue missions and people get stranded all the time.

Aside from scrambling, you also get to pass through cool rock tunnels, walk through narrow crevices and enjoy beautiful views from up high. This was the hike where my sandwich ended up being left behind in my car, which was unfortunate since it’s such a long hike, but luckily I had some trail mix and an apple, along with a few bites of my husband’s sandwich to hold me over :)

Difficulty: 3 out of 4 (moderately difficult) Pros: Extremely fun, beautiful scenery, serene when walking through the woods Cons: Hard to think of any, but maybe the parking lot is a bit annoying as it’s a mile away from the hike and gets filled up quickly.

Tips: - If doing the hike in the fall (maybe spring, too), bring a hat and gloves. I forgot my hat at the hotel and had no gloves and it was freezing, both in the morning and on top of the trail. The wind was very strong and our hands were frozen, which made it hard to hold on to rocks - Get there early, especially if you’re visiting during popular months in the summer, as the parking fills up. - Bring food! and don’t forget it in the trunk of your car :)

[iampoet7]

3,000 feet up! 

[fivesoverfours-blog]

Hiking with friends is the best! ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #hiking #optoutside #oldragmountain #backpacking #dayhikes #camping #hike #hikenaked

[tahoedreamer11]

[mybeerbuzz]

Even when you've hiked over 2-miles down from the summit, Old Rag doesn't give up its fog. Believe it or not, it was actually a sunny day in the rest of Shenandoah National Park... @shenandoahnps #oldragmountain #fog #shenandoah #shenandoahnationalpark (at Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIOBavlemk/?igshid=ghhgqh035stl