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The trailhead for Old Rag Mountain is located in Etlan, Virginia, and the parking lot fills quickly for this popular trail, so an early start will help ensure a spot as well as lower any frustration at the traffic on some of the rock scrambles. The loop trail is about 9 miles in total with over 2,500 feet elevation gain, and hikers will reach the summit of Old Rag Mountain after about 4.5 miles. The view from the top is simply stunning, and makes the whole hike completely worth the hassle of scrambling over scree fields and boulders. Many people pack a lunch and relax at the top for a big before heading down along the Saddle Trail and Weakley Hollow Fire Road.
Old Rag Parking Lot, Etlan, Virginia
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