Old Rag

Old Rag (HM8KA)

Location: Luray, VA 22835 Rappahannock County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 37.348', W 78° 19.381'

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An exceptional mountain, very different from the rest - that's Old Rag. The distinct rock-covered ridgecrest in the distance has long been a noted area landmark.

Old Rag's rugged summit consists of spectacular outcroppings of Old Rag granite, the oldest rock in Shenandoah National Park. Extremely resistant to weathering and erosion, Old Rag granite gives the ridgecrest a "rugged" appearance that prompted the mountain's name.
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HM NumberHM8KA
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Placed ByShenandoah National Park
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Date Added Sunday, October 19th, 2014 at 5:00pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 733050 N 4278282
Decimal Degrees38.62246667, -78.32301667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 37.348', W 78° 19.381'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 37' 20.88" N, 78° 19' 22.86" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 120-298 Skyline Dr, Luray VA 22835, US
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