Record SL-665614 · Wikidata Q7084809
Old Rag Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
998
m
3,274 ft
Prominence
413 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
38.5518° N,
78.3142° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaOld Rag Mountain is a 3,284 feet (1,001 m) mountain near Sperryville in Madison County, Virginia. A part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the peak is located within Shenandoah National Park and is the most popular hiking destination within the park. In contrast to most mountains of the Blue Ridge, Old Rag has an exposed (rocky) summit.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson Mountain | 1,005 m | NW 310° | 3.2 km |
| Corbin Mountain | 687 m | NW 331° | 3.5 km |
| Pinnacle Peak | 1,035 m | NW 332° | 4.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Trail | lwn | 15.1 km | — |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry on Top | Summit Boulders | V0- | 71 m |
| The Cherry on Top (Sit Start) | Summit Boulders | V0 | 71 m |
| Nervous Sister | Summit Boulders | V1 | 71 m |
| Tons of Fun | Summit Crags | 5b | 98 m |
| Groovy | Summit Crags | 5c | 98 m |
| Twin Cracks | Summit Crags | 5a | 98 m |
| Pure Fun | Summit Crags | 5a | 98 m |
| Beginner Crack | Summit Crags | 4a | 98 m |
| Pedestal | Summit Crags | 4c | 98 m |
| Hemlock Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5c | 232 m |
| Crackback | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5b | 232 m |
| Piton Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5a | 232 m |
| Bombay Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5b | 232 m |
| Keyhole Left | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 4c | 232 m |
| Thrash | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5a | 232 m |
| The Dobie Gillis Route | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5b | 232 m |
| Keyhole Right | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 4b | 232 m |
| Rhodey Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 4c | 232 m |
| PATC Lieback to Bombay Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5c | 232 m |
| Waste Age | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 7b+ | 232 m |
| Consolation Prize | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5c | 232 m |
| Vegemite | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 4c | 232 m |
| Fern Crack | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 5a | 232 m |
| Duck Walk | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 6b+ | 232 m |
| Psychobabble | Skyline Wall (PATC Wall) | 6a+ | 232 m |