Hiking Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park

The Summit of Old Rag

Being that we live in Maryland, we have spent quite a bit of time in Shenandoah National Park. My favorite hike in Shenandoah is the famous Old Rag.

Distance: 9.1 miles

Elevation gain: 2,415 feet

Difficulty: Strenuous

Trailhead Location: 2509 Nethers Road, Sperryville VA

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A 7-Day Road Trip: Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks

My very first U.S. National Park road trip has been a tough one to beat! The southwest is truly an amazing, other worldly place. I went on this trip with my friend, Alyssa, over spring break in April of 2015. We were going for budget friendly and maximizing our time exploring within our limited time frame of 1 week. In this post, I’ll share our 7-day road trip itinerary through Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks including stops at Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell.

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