Hiking Up Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

When I lived in Washington, DC, Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park was my favorite hike. I revisited it on my way to Trail Days, and in this video, I take you along!

Find more info about this hike and getting a day-use permit for it, which are available on recreation.gov: https://www.nps.gov/places/old-rag.htm.

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Backpack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa (https://bit.ly/3uwYyLg)
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Emergency GPS device: Garmin inReach mini (https://bit.ly/3sIH1gp)
Rain jacket: Marmot PreCip (https://bit.ly/3BYy9qM)
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Cookware. Titanium pot (https://amzn.to/3j8r0v2), cup (https://amzn.to/3jaKK0S), and long-handled spork (https://amzn.to/38YR2wd)
Water filter: Sawyer Squeeze (https://amzn.to/32l1EUC) and Evernew water carry system (https://amzn.to/3fxNlA5)
Bear bag: Ursack Major XL bear sack (https://bit.ly/3bi6aa0)
Dry bags: Sea to Summit (https://amzn.to/3j9K643)
Hiking boots: Oboz Sawtooth Lows (https://amzn.to/38ZkKRC)
Trowel: Tentlab Deuce of Spades (https://amzn.to/2Wo74dH)
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Camp shoes: Teva Women’s Original Universal Sandals (https://amzn.to/3CKqvkL)
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