Mountains & trails · Old Rag trailhead — Ridge Trail rock scramble — summit — Saddle Trail return
Scramble across Old Rag’s granite summit
Climb through forest into a long granite scramble of cracks, squeezes and exposed blocks before descending on the gentler saddle route. The experience is structured as a deliberate route rather than a hurried photo stop.
Climb through forest into a long granite scramble of cracks, squeezes and exposed blocks before descending on the gentler saddle route. Moving through Old Rag trailhead, then Ridge Trail rock scramble, then summit, then Saddle Trail return gives the visit a clear sequence and keeps the landscape, people or history connected to the activity itself.
Secure the required day-use ticket when active, carry water and a headlamp and avoid rain, ice and peak heat. The scramble is unsuitable for some dogs and mobility levels. Confirm the live official calendar, access conditions and local safety advice before departure, reserve any capacity-controlled element and follow instructions from guides, rangers or site staff.