Old Rag Sunday Hiking or/and climbing

OVERVIEW

well, everybody says “it’s hard to find”.
this sunday we will be looking for those nice granites on Old Rag mountain in the Shenandoah.
we will split to “happy hikers” team and “miserable climbers”. start from here is at 6:30 am. so happy hikers will be back early afternoon. miserable climbers though will climb top rope and trad for 3-4 hours if they find the site.
Ridge trail:
7.2 Miles Roundtrip, 4-5 hours, Difficulty: Moderate up, easy down, Elevation gain 2200’
Weather:
can be cold and windy.

Outdoors at UVa provides:

backpack, climbing gear, gas

You must bring:

food:
have your breakfast. bring lunch and trail mix. 1/3 gallon water. and something for dinner if you want to climb.
clothing:
hiking boots,windstopper pants and jackets, inner layers(fleece or down),gloves, hat.
if you don’t have any of them tell me what you have to see.