10.0 mi
Distance
3,310 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 34m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Old Rag Mountain Loop 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.
The managing agency 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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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 261 ft |
| High point | 4.2 mi | 993 ft |
| End | 10.0 mi | 261 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Loop
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
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
- Old Rag area hikes
National Park Service
- Shenandoah pets
National Park Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sperryville, VA · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Madison County, VA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Old Rag Mountain Loop
Old Rag Mountain Loop
Ridge Trail to Old Rag Mountain
Weakley Hollow Road to Corbin Hollow to Nicholson Hollow Loop
Nicholson Hollow and Hannah Run Trail
Robertson Mountain via Weakley Hollow and Old Rag Fire Roads
Corbin Mountain Trail
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableShenandoah NP Backcountry - Old Rag Summit
2 mi away · VA
ReservableGraves Mountain Farm Campground
6 mi away · VA
ReservableWatercress Inn at Landon Farm
6.2 mi away · VA
ReservableSawmill Cottage near Shenandoah National Park
6.2 mi away · VA
Pass Mountain Hut
7.5 mi away · VA
ReservableBig Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (va)
8.6 mi away · VA
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