
9.8 mi
Distance
2,648 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 29m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Old Rag Mountain via Weakley Hollow Fire Road 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
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 262 ft |
| High point | 4.9 mi | 993 ft |
| End | 9.8 mi | 262 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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.
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.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.

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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Shenandoah NP Backcountry - Old Rag Summit
2 mi awayShenandoah National Park
Syria, VA
National Park Permit

Watercress Inn at Landon Farm
6.2 mi awayEtlan, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Sawmill Cottage near Shenandoah National Park
6.2 mi awayEtlan, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Park Reservable

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (va)
8.6 mi awayShenandoah National Park
Stanley, VA
Check official pricing224 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Major Issues
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