Old Rag Mountain is the most popular hiking destination in the Shenandoah valley with an elevation of 3,291 feet. It is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia’s Madison County. In contrast to other mountains in the area, Old Rag has an exposed rocky summit. This hike is very popular to new hikers in the Mid Atlantic region offering plenty of challenging sections, scrambles and gorgeous views.