Old Rag Mountain

Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag Mountain
Highest point
Elevation3,284 ft (1,001 m)
Prominence1,355 ft (413 m)
Coordinates38°33′06.6″N 78°18′52.3″W / 38.551833°N 78.314528°W / 38.551833; -78.314528
Geography
LocationMadison County, Virginia, U.S.
Parent rangeBlue Ridge Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Old Rag Mountain
Geology
Rock agePrecambrian
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.

In contrast to most mountains of the Blue Ridge, Old Rag has an exposed (rocky) summit.