A sign at the end of the Ridge Trail directing hikers to the summit of Old Rag Mountain Shenandoah National Park Virginia, USA
A sign at the end of the Ridge Trail directing hikers to the summit of Old Rag Mountain Shenandoah National Park Madison County Virginia May 2008. Shenandoah National Park encompasses part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the state of Virginia. This national park is long and narrow, with the broad Shenandoah River and valley on the west side, and the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont on the east. Almost 40 % of the land area (79,579 acres/322 km²) has been designated as Wilderness and is protected as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The highest peak is Hawksbill Mountain at 4,051 feet (1,235 m).The park is best known for Skyline Drive, a 105 mile (169 km) road that runs the entire length of the park along the ridge of the mountains. The drive is particularly popular in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. 101 miles (162 km) of the Appalachian Trail are also in the park. In total, there are over 500 miles (800 km) of trails within the park. Of the trails, one of the most popular is Old Rag Mountain, which offers a thrilling rock scramble and some of the most breathtaking views in Virginia. There is also horseback riding, camping, bicycling, and many waterfalls. The Skyline Drive is designated as a National Scenic Byway.
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Location: Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America
Photo credit: © Jason O. Watson (USA: Virginia photographs) / Alamy / Afripics
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