| Old Rag Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Old Rag Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,284 ft (1,001 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,355 ft (413 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 38°33′06.6″N 78°18′52.3″W / 38.551833°N 78.314528°W[1] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Madison County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Old Rag Mountain |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Precambrian |
| Mountain type | Granite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Old 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.[3]
In contrast to most mountains of the Blue Ridge, Old Rag has an exposed (rocky) summit.
- ^ a b "Old Rag Mtn". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ "Old Rag Mountain, Virginia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ "Preparing to Hike Old Rag Mountain". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-01-24.