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Old Rag Mountain

Shenandoah NP, Virginia, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Signature routeOld Rag Circuit
In season~70°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

21–81°F
Fares from$140
Nearest airportIAD
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map
Map showing the location of Old Rag Mountain
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 55%
WarmestJul · 81°F
WettestJun
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A granite boulder scramble to the best summit in the Blue Ridge.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Old Rag Circuit. Nearest airport is IAD.

Pairs well with

Skyline Drive
6 mi away
Monticello
38 mi away
Mount Vernon
66 mi away
Lincoln Memorial
72 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Old Rag Mountain?

The best time to visit Old Rag Mountain is May–June & September–October, in Shenandoah NP, Virginia, United States.

Where is Old Rag Mountain?

Old Rag Mountain is in Shenandoah NP, Virginia, United States. The nearest major airport is IAD.

What is Old Rag Mountain known for?

A granite boulder scramble to the best summit in the Blue Ridge.

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