Old Rag Loop

VA, USA

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 2,358 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · trail · Route

Old Rag Loop is a 8.9-mile lollipop route in VA, USA, gaining 2,358 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 2,362 feet at an average 12.3% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,358 ft (719 m)
Average gain	265 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 2,362 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.1%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	24%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Old Rag Loop

How much elevation gain does Old Rag Loop have?

Old Rag Loop has 2,358 ft (719 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 265 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Old Rag Loop?

The difficulty score for Old Rag Loop is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Old Rag Loop?

The longest climb on Old Rag Loop runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 2,362 ft (720 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.1%.