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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve never done Old Rag but I believe the BGt is much shorter.  It is also very crowded. [/quote]

Billy Goat A is about half the distance of Old Rag, but you could do all three sections to extend it. [/quote]

Billy Goat is considerably easier and much less challenging, irrespective of the extensions. [/quote]

Yes, Billy Goat A isn't nearly as challenging as Old Rag.  This is due to minimal elevation gain.  Billy Goat A does have a fun rock scramble and some mild rock hopping, but is nowhere near as challenging as Old Rag.  If you hike a bit and/or are in decent shape, Old Rag isn't too hard. Thankfully access is now controlled and the trail should be more enjoyable.

Old Rag is popular for good reason, but my favorite hikes are away from the crowds in George Washington National Forest.[/quote]

Which hikes do you like in GWNF?[/quote]

Big Schloss and Duncan Knob are great.  Three Ridges, which is further south near Staunton is great too.  GWNF is huge and has lots of great hikes.   The ones listed here, while we’ll known, don’t get nearly the traffic that popular Shenandoah hikes receive.[/quote]

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