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Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag Mountain
Highest point
Elevation3,284 ft (1,001 m)[1]
Prominence1,355 ft (413 m)[2]
Coordinates38°33′06.6″N 78°18′52.3″W / 38.551833°N 78.314528°W / 38.551833; -78.314528[1]
Geography
LocationMadison County, Virginia, U.S.
Parent rangeBlue Ridge Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Old Rag Mountain
Geology
Age of rockPrecambrian
Mountain typeGranite
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

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.

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Old Rag Mountain, Virginia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
  3. ^ "Preparing to Hike Old Rag Mountain". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-01-24.

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