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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — An injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County was rescued by Chesterfield County crews part of Med-Flight on Wednesday. On Wednesday, July 16 ...
Old Rag Mountain is approximately 80 nautical miles from Med-Flight 1’s home base in Chesterfield. The flight on Wednesday was staffed by: First Sgt. Jeffrey Weber, Virginia State Police ...
CULPEPER — A popular mountain hike frequented by locals recently earned a spot alongside impressive global sites such as Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Lares Trek in Peru, Fisherfields Round in ...
The crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National ...
"When the Skyline Drive opened I went there. I hiked Old Rag Mountain in 1935 and a half-dozen times since," he said. Interestingly, his wife also recalls Old Rag as her first serious hike.
The Old Rag Mountain hike is a favorite, featuring a rock scramble and rewarding hikers with stunning panoramic views. For a more leisurely hike, the Dark Hollow Falls Trail offers a short trek to ...
Old Rag Mountain’s trailhead is not officially on the Skyline Drive, but since this is the highest peak in the park, it would be a shame to not hike to the summit.