Old Rag Mountain is a popular hiking destination with a summit elevation of 3,291 feet (1,003 m), located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia's Madison County, near Sperryville.
In contrast to most mountains of the Blue Ridge, Old Rag has an exposed (rocky) summit.
Read more about Old Rag Mountain: Geology
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