TripAdvisor Reviews - Old Rag Mountain Hike Feed

Definitely not for whimps

DanAndAssana, Sunnyvale, CA — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:48:23 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Most of the hike is on nice trails, albeit quite steep. The part that is difficult is just the last bit - maybe half a mile - where you are basically bouldering. Make sure you have shoes with rubber...

Excellent, but difficult hike!

Trish K, Fairfax, Virginia — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:07:14 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I rated this excellent for people that enjoy hiking long, strenuous trails. It is basically 2 miles of switchbacks up the mountain to a summit of 3,291'. Very tiring, all uphill. Then it is about...

Dad not ready for this

Wtftraveler, Charlottesville, Virginia — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:30:14 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

but, it was great. Kids kicked my butt on the way up, but I kept up on the way down! You need to be in decent shape to make it through and up. But you can always take the safe route. enjoy.

Wonderful

gmgood, New Market, Virginia — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:20:22 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This hike is one to take when you are in good shape and have a whole day to enjoy yourself. You can hike the fire road to the top or rough it some and climb through and over rocks. It is steep in...

Awesome hard and fun

Campbell S, Richmond, Virginia, United States — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:38:05 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is without a doubt, the best day hike in the shenadoahs. Problem is everyone knows it. The scramble is so fun (watch out for angry rattlesnakes in the summer) I try to hike it once a year and I...

Icy hike in winter

KLFVA, Arlington, Virginia — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:27:54 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

We hiked Old Rag on New Year's Eve. Because the trail is rocky, it was particularly icy. Had much better luck on Pass Mountain, where the trail was compacted snow, with no ice.

Spectacular View

Jared T, Raleigh, North Carolina — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:56:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This hike starts with just a basic trail winding through the trees and brush. You start to see the random boulder scattered throughout the landscape. Then you come upon your first real challenge....

By the full moon

Gail M, Rapidan, Virginia — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:52:45 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very special night and a local hiker leads groups up at night each month when there is a full moon. One side is a gentle slope but on the other side you much do some rock scrambling. Most...

Awesome!

bluelilmunkie, Columbia, Maryland — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:17:56 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The parking lot was at least 1/2 mile from the trail head, but there was plenty of parking spots. There was also 4-5 portapotty on site. We took the circuit hike (which was posted 7.7 miles, 7hrs). We...

Fun hike with GREAT views!

suitcaseshenanigans, Washington DC, District of Columbia — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:32:13 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

I went on this hike the Friday after Hurricane Sandy with my boyfriend. We had been worried that there would be snow and lots of trees down on the trail but decided to give it a try anyway. There were...