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Old Rag Mountain

Oldrag, VA · 38.553, -78.316

Shenandoah's most popular scramble. 9.1-mile circuit with a mile of Class 2-3 rock scrambling along the ridge. Permit required on weekends.

StrenuousSoutheast3,284 ftMixed TerrainScrambleSummitSummit views

Old Rag Mountain

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
79°
Feels 79°FSummit · 3,284 ft
6:04 AM8:34 PM
CLEAR

Wind

7mph

Precip

3%

Humid

56%

Elev Δ

+2200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

59°76°

Hourly Forecast

7 PM

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76°

7mph

8 PM

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72°

6mph

9 PM

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69°

4mph

10 PM

☀️

67°

7mph

11 PM

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65°

8mph

12 AM

☀️

64°

7mph

1 AM

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62°

4mph

2 AM

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61°

5mph

3 AM

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60°

5mph

4 AM

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60°

4mph

5 AM

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59°

5mph

6 AM

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59°

6mph

Summit Conditions

91°F→−12°→79°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 2,204 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic wicking tee

Lightweight polyester or nylon blend that moves moisture fast

Summit Pack List

↟Sun hat↟Sunscreen SPF 50+↟Extra water (1L+)

Start Cold Tip

You'll be warm from the start. Focus on sun protection and hydration. If there's any breeze, enjoy it — it won't last at the summit.

Trail Guide

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Updated Jul 19, 6:13 PM UTC

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