Old Rag Fire Road vs Skyline Divide Trail
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Old Rag Fire Road | Skyline Divide Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 4.5 mi7 km | 5.3 mi9 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,598 ft487 m | 2,628 ft801 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Local | Local |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Best time to hike | Best months: April, October | Best from July to July |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Old Rag Fire Road vs Skyline Divide Trail: which should you hike?
At 5.3 mi9 km, Skyline Divide Trail is the longer route — roughly 0.8 mi1 km more than Old Rag Fire Road (4.5 mi7 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Old Rag Fire Road is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.