Old Rag Access Trail
0.4 mi
Distance
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Old Rag Access Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- No dogs
- Surface
- Dirt
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Hikers on the Old Rag Saddle, Ridge and Ridge Access trails need an Old Rag day-use ticket in advance, on top of the park entrance pass. Tickets are required from March 1 through November 30. Tickets are booked through Recreation.gov and each person in the group needs one. Weakley Hollow Fire Road does not need a ticket on its own. Check the park ticket page for current release dates.
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sperryville, VA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Madison County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shenandoah National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:540-999-3500
- Address:Shenandoah National Park, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East · Luray, VA · 22835
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