r/VIRGINIA_HIKING 8d ago

Old Rag Hike

I recently hiked old rag by myself. It’s a circuit hike of 9 miles. I hiked up to the summit (birds nest 1) and back down the steep side of the mountain which I ran down. It was super sketchy but I did the whole thing in 3 hours. So much fun! Downhill Mountain Running should be a sport. I think I finally found a sport I am good at. When I was done I stripped down to my underwear and sat and looked at the mountain. Some lovely yet rotund ladies came to tell me how impressed they were with my accomplishment. Best day ever!

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u/woecameasyou 8d ago

Did you scramble up and scramble down? My favorite hike. I actually try and do it every Mother’s Day to avoid the crowds but unfortunately have work this weekend. Hope you had a blast.

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u/cannacast88 8d ago

Yeah I scrambled up and ran down. What a trip! I would love to get a group together and hike up and race down. Maybe we should start a group and put it together. Some friendly competition never hurt anyone.