What time does Old Rag hike start?

Either way, the rock scramble can be challenging, being both steep, and requiring climbing through cracks in the rock. If hiking on the weekend, the best time to arrive is by 7 a.m. beating the crowds.

How much does it cost to hike Old Rag?

Old Rag: What to Know Before You Tackle This Bucket List Hike

Trail Stats
Duration	5.5-6.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly dirt, rock & gravel trails, plus intense rock scrambles
Dog-Friendly	No
Fee	$30 per vehicle (good for seven days)

What time can you enter Shenandoah National Park?

Dickey Ridge Visitor Center – is 4.7 miles along Skyline Drive and opens daily from 6 April through to 3 November between 8.30am and 5pm. From 4 until 25 November the visitor center is open except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, it also closes for Thanksgiving Day.

How difficult is it to hike Old Rag?

Old Rag is the toughest but the most rewarding hike in Shenandoah National Park. Some people say it’s the best hike in the mid-Atlantic region. The Old Rag hike is strenuous, with lots of switchback trails and rock scrambling. It’s a fun, challenging hike that is great for adults and very adventurous kids.

What should I bring to Old Rag?

Do’s and Don’ts: Hiking Old Rag Trail in Shenandoah National Park

1. 1/7. Abby Vesoulis Make sure to bring at least two liters of water per person.
2. 3/7. Abby Vesoulis Wear a sweat-wicking shirt or tank top, but bring a light jacket in case the morning is cold.
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Do you have to pay to enter Skyline Drive?

You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Shenandoah National Park, whether you’re driving on Skyline Drive or hiking in from the boundary. By law, 80 percent of the money collected from entrance fees is used for projects that directly benefit visitors.

Has anyone died Old Rag?

A man died over the weekend while hiking Old Rag. According to Shenandoah National Park Management Specialist Sally Hurlbert, a 42-year-old man collapsed Saturday afternoon while hiking with friends on Old Rag Mountain.

Do you have to pay to park at Old Rag Mountain?

You are still required to pay an entrance fee, but parking at the lots operated by the National Park Service is free. Landowners with property adjacent to the Park are charging a fee for parking on their property, but paying a private citizen to park does not exempt you from the Park entrance fee. Parking is prohibited along the road shoulders.

Where to find the Old Rag Mountain Trail?

Old Rag is a 9+ mile trail located about an hour outside of Charlottesville and is part of Shenandoah National Park, so bring your national park pass or prepare to pay a decent parking fee.

Are there any toilets at Old Rag Mountain?

– As mentioned, parking in the official lot is free. – There is 1 porta potty in the official Old Rag lot, and two more park toilets (like a porta potty but just with brick walls, honestly). They are located near the fee station, close to trail head. – No running water to wash hands, so bring hand sanitizer.

How to get to the top of Old Rag?

From here, stay left to take the blue-blazed Ridge Trail to the rock scramble that leads to the top of Old Rag. If you turn left, you’ll reach the summit at the 3.8-mile mark. Since this is a loop hike, however, you can turn right to skip the rock scramble (counter-clockwise).

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