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Fall color at Swift Run Overlook in Shenandoah National Park.

Photo: NPS / Peter Forister. Public domain.

Shenandoah National Park

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Source: NPS: Old Rag FAQ

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Status at a glance

Old Rag Mountain day-use tickets (Shenandoah)

Published recurring schedule

Day-use ticket (seasonal)

Weather

NWS forecast: Shenandoah National Park

Park-level point (NPS park coordinates). No official Old Rag coordinate found: RIDB 10088450 lists 0,0 and NPS /places has no Old Rag record.

NPS: current alerts and conditions

We don't track live status. Confirm on the official page before you go.

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Permits and reservation windows

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Old Rag Mountain day-use tickets (Shenandoah)Day-use ticket (seasonal) Old Rag (Mar–Nov): 30 days and 5 days ahead
Nov 2026 Feb 2027 Mar 2027

Confirmed rule Published recurring schedule 2027 TBA

NPS: Old Rag FAQ · NPS: current alerts and conditions

Alerts and closures

October 15, 2026

The Old Rag Trailhead main parking lot is closed for work NPS expects to finish by November 2026.

NPS: Old Rag FAQ

NPS: current alerts and conditions