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Old Rag Access Restrictions and Trailhead Lot Closure
Old Rag day-use tickets are required March 1–November 30 for anyone hiking Old Rag. The Old Rag Trailhead main parking lot is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic until November 2026 due to infrastructure improvements, so visitors must use the overflow parking lots. A park entrance fee is also required. Official current conditions: Shenandoah National Park. Old Rag ticket details: Old Rag FAQ.Official details