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The National Park Service is seeking comments regarding the proposed parking lot development on the north side of Old Rag Mountain as the agency develops an Environmental Assessment (EA). Among the most popular hiking destinations in Virginia, the Old Rag Mountain region attracts more than 50,000 visitors annually to Madison County. For many years, visitors to this area have parked in a small pasture that was leased by the Park. The lease on the Nethers lot has been extended for 10 more years, through 2017. However, future long-term use of this lot, which is almost a mile from the Trailhead, is not certain. Failure to find a permanent solution may cause significant impact to visitors and the community. After many years of study and management activity a more permanent solution to parking and associated issues for Old Rag must be found.
The following are primary objectives for making parking improvements at Old Rag;
• ensuring a long-term and environmentally responsible
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