Old Rag Mountain: Best Time to Visit | Trailwind

Legendary trekShenandoah NP, Virginia, United StatesBest time to visit Old Rag Mountain: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. A granite boulder scramble to the best summit in the Blue Ridge. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: May–Jun & Sep–Oct

Signature route: Old Rag Circuit

In season: ~21°C high

Climate: -5–27°C

Fares from: 82

Nearest airport: IAD

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.The routeThe classic way in is the Old Rag Circuit. Nearest airport is IAD.Featured in

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Skyline Drive, 6 mi away

Monticello, 38 mi away

Mount Vernon, 66 mi away

National Museum of Natural History, 73 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Old Rag Mountain?The best time to visit Old Rag Mountain is May–Jun & Sep–Oct, 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.Keep exploring

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