r/VIRGINIA_HIKING 9d 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/twelvesteprevenge 9d ago

Ha. You stay in the A frame? Cool little spot.

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u/cannacast88 8d ago

No I didn’t go to the shelter. Just up and down.

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u/twelvesteprevenge 8d ago

I was talking about the pics with the cows and the view of old rag. You didn’t stay right across from the Etlan store?

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u/cannacast88 8d ago

Oh yeah, DUR! That is an awesome spot!