Old Rag Mountain, new trail head

Madison County, Virginia, United States

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 2,605 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Old Rag Mountain, new trail head is a 8.8-mile loop route in Madison County, Virginia, United States, gaining 2,612 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 2,359 feet at an average 12.8% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,605 ft (794 m)
Average gain	297 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 2,300 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.7%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Old Rag Mountain, new trail head

How much elevation gain does Old Rag Mountain, new trail head have?

Old Rag Mountain, new trail head has 2,605 ft (794 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 297 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Old Rag Mountain, new trail head?

The difficulty score for Old Rag Mountain, new trail head is 15 of 100. That is harder than 83.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% 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 Mountain, new trail head?

The longest climb on Old Rag Mountain, new trail head runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 2,300 ft (701 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.7%.