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Old Rag Early Morning Hike!

May 10
Sat 6:00 AM
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Who attended?
The organizer estimated that  5  people attended.
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Who organized?
CJ

“ 7-11 in Warrenton, VA at 0500 or Old Rag mtn trailhead at 0600. ”

Old Rag Early Morning Hike


Join CJ and beat the traffic and the crowds for one of the best hikes in Virginia! The Old Rag Mountain hike (3291 ft) is 7 mile loop round trip at an elevation of 2200 ft and is one of the most spectacular mountains in the Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. Old Rag is the quintessential hike in Virginia offering switch backs, boulder hopping, scrambling for 1 mile over and through boulders but the payoff is SOO worth it! AND NO CROWDS!! Don't Forget to pack your breakfast/lunch for a picnic on the mountain! And, still get back in enough time to enjoy your Saturday evening!

We got to see the spectacular views from Old Rag two weekends ago at Sunrise in our 4am hike from our backpacking spot to Old Rag and it was AWESOME!!!! (Check out pretty picture...) love struck

When: Saturday, May 10, 2008

Time: Meet at Old Rag Mtn trailhead at 0600 if driving direct. Carpooling being coordinated among those who RSVP YES but location to meet will be either in Warrenton, VA (7-11) or 0600 at Old Rag trailhead. Drivers from DC should leave around 0415.

Cost: Budget about $15.00 for gas share and possible $8 gate fee. For ease I am taking off the paypal -- however, please only RSVP yes if you are serious about LEAVING at 4:30am! laughing

Directions: Take US 522 to SR 231, which is 0.8 mi south of Sperryville, VA and 12.7 mil north of Madison, VA. go south 8.3 mi on SR 231, cross Hughes River, and immediately rutn right (west) onto SR 602. Stary on left side of Hughes River. route number changes to 601, 707, and then 600. do not cross Hughes River. After 3.5 mi from SR 231, just beyond Nethers, VA, and SNP parking area accommodates 200 cars. Park here and walk 0.8 mi to small parking area at end of SR 600. (Lat:38.56 Lon:-78.3)

For those interested in learning more about Old Rag I found this great link so check it out

p.s. A little trivia for you: How did Old Rag get its name?

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  • Posted Apr 28, 2008 7:35 AM
    Former Member
    Would like to set up a carpool---I can drive or ride. I live in the Beltsville, College Park area.
  • Lilly
    Posted Apr 26, 2008 5:04 PM
    Lilly
    I am brand new here. A quick question, shall I prepay the gas share and gate fee ?
  • Phi
    Posted Apr 26, 2008 7:54 AM
    Phi
    When do you think you will be back?

Who attended?

    • “ Great, great time. Chris, thanks for organizing it!! ”
    • CJ
      “ Rain, fog and early morning hour - excellent conditions for a hike! Great morning tackling Old Rag Mtn and ALL the people who attended were interesting and fun to be with. ”
    • “ A lot of fun, and a very worthwhile experience! Got to see a lot of cool sights, and met some fun new people. ”
    • “ terrific--great people, lovely setting, perfect length. overall a great experience! ”