CMStinson - Oct 27, 2020 8:07 am Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2020
great hike with my son
We hiked via the Old Rag Fire Road from the Limberlost parking area. It was a beautiful day, the views were gorgeous, and we had a great hike -- it was just a little crowded on top -- October in the Park!
cgard61 - Aug 26, 2018 5:05 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2018
Hiked Robertson and Old Rag
I've hiked Old Rag and Robertson on the same day several times. The Robertson summit area, with its great views, is always a nice, calm contrast to the crowded summit of Old Rag. This time, I had unexpected company on my way to Robertson. I walked up on a juvenile black bear crossing the Old Rag Fire Rd.
ZeeJay - Jun 12, 2017 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2017
Robertson
Pleasant hike on a well maintained trail. We were the only ones on Robertson vs a bazillion on Old Rag.
Ruvicha - Jan 26, 2017 9:05 pm Date Climbed: Jan 12, 2017
Good winter hike
I've climbed Robertson on a blazing hot day in summer after descending from Skyline Drive and then attempting Old Rag. Bad idea; my hiking buddy and I suffered heat exhaustion and then had a miserable hike back down Old Rag and back up to Skyline Drive. In winter, it's a different story --the steep climb is easier and Robertson Mountain affords grand views of Old Rag that are hidden in summer when the trees are in full foliage. As a previous writer noted, there's some fun scrambling at the top, too. A slightly different and longer route is to start at Berry Hollow, turn onto the Weakley Hollow Fire Road, then cut up the excellent Robertson Mountain trail. After summiting, it's a half-mile jaunt down the west side of Robertson to the Old Rag Fire Road and back to your starting point.
Did this for the first time, after climbing Old Rag for the fifth. It's a challenge, that's for sure. Watch out for the poison ivy alongside the trail. It's everywhere!
Pete Castricone - Jul 27, 2013 9:00 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2013
With Old Rag
Up the Old Rag fire road and down the east side. Added this to the short and popular Old Rag loop. Adding Robertson makes the loop 11.5 miles with 3,000 feet elevation gain. A nice workout. Not much to look at along the way but I found some solitude, which is what I was looking for.
indianabob - Nov 29, 2011 10:06 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2011
Solitude
We climbed this peak on a four day backpacking trip. Descending down the east side woth a full pack was somewhat challenging. We had the summit to ourselves and only saw two other groups of people all day. Great hike on a nicely maintained trail.
hightinerary - Aug 9, 2011 9:12 am Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2017
Taking the Fifth
Five times so far, sometimes as part of a big loop that also includes other peaks like Old Rag, Hawksbill, and Stony Man.
gkaufman - Mar 30, 2009 10:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2009
Brutally steep
After finishing Old Rag in the morning I climbed Robertson Mountain for the first time. It was definitely a steep climb and the miles and elevation gain already under my belt for the day made it that much harder. Summit was socked in with fog so I got to see nothing. Oh well, I shall return.
The way I felt at the end of the day reminded me a little of my 14er climbs in Colorado.
eruselow - Jul 14, 2008 9:19 am Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2008
All by myself
Climbed the East ridge of Robertson Mountain after finishing Old Rag. Steep trail, but the solitude and the views from the top are absolutely worth it.
tioga - Oct 8, 2007 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2007
Fun Climb
Thanks to Buz for maintaining the trail. It is a fun, steep climb to the top with some very rewarding views. I had the summit all to myself as well. Some fun rocks to jump around on as well on the top.
Buz Groshong - Feb 12, 2007 1:54 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2007
Second time this year
I climbed it 12 time last year and twice so far this year. Why so many? I volunteered to maintain the trail.
Route Climbed: From the park boundary Date Climbed: November 2001
I've climbed this mountain at least three times, with the most recent trip being Thanksgiving day 2001.
It's a great alternative to the busy Old Rag hike. Last time we traversed the mountain from east to west, returning to the Old Rag parking lot along the Old Rag fire road which offers one of the best views of Old Rag mountain I have seen.
CMStinson - Oct 27, 2020 8:07 am Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2020
great hike with my sonWe hiked via the Old Rag Fire Road from the Limberlost parking area. It was a beautiful day, the views were gorgeous, and we had a great hike -- it was just a little crowded on top -- October in the Park!
cgard61 - Aug 26, 2018 5:05 am Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2018
Hiked Robertson and Old RagI've hiked Old Rag and Robertson on the same day several times. The Robertson summit area, with its great views, is always a nice, calm contrast to the crowded summit of Old Rag. This time, I had unexpected company on my way to Robertson. I walked up on a juvenile black bear crossing the Old Rag Fire Rd.
ZeeJay - Jun 12, 2017 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2017
RobertsonPleasant hike on a well maintained trail. We were the only ones on Robertson vs a bazillion on Old Rag.
Ruvicha - Jan 26, 2017 9:05 pm Date Climbed: Jan 12, 2017
Good winter hikeI've climbed Robertson on a blazing hot day in summer after descending from Skyline Drive and then attempting Old Rag. Bad idea; my hiking buddy and I suffered heat exhaustion and then had a miserable hike back down Old Rag and back up to Skyline Drive. In winter, it's a different story --the steep climb is easier and Robertson Mountain affords grand views of Old Rag that are hidden in summer when the trees are in full foliage. As a previous writer noted, there's some fun scrambling at the top, too. A slightly different and longer route is to start at Berry Hollow, turn onto the Weakley Hollow Fire Road, then cut up the excellent Robertson Mountain trail. After summiting, it's a half-mile jaunt down the west side of Robertson to the Old Rag Fire Road and back to your starting point.
wanderweg83 - Jul 20, 2016 5:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2016
Old Rag/Robertson loopDid this for the first time, after climbing Old Rag for the fifth. It's a challenge, that's for sure. Watch out for the poison ivy alongside the trail. It's everywhere!
Pete Castricone - Jul 27, 2013 9:00 am Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2013
With Old RagUp the Old Rag fire road and down the east side. Added this to the short and popular Old Rag loop. Adding Robertson makes the loop 11.5 miles with 3,000 feet elevation gain. A nice workout. Not much to look at along the way but I found some solitude, which is what I was looking for.
indianabob - Nov 29, 2011 10:06 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2011
SolitudeWe climbed this peak on a four day backpacking trip. Descending down the east side woth a full pack was somewhat challenging. We had the summit to ourselves and only saw two other groups of people all day. Great hike on a nicely maintained trail.
hightinerary - Aug 9, 2011 9:12 am Date Climbed: Feb 19, 2017
Taking the FifthFive times so far, sometimes as part of a big loop that also includes other peaks like Old Rag, Hawksbill, and Stony Man.
gkaufman - Mar 30, 2009 10:28 am Date Climbed: Mar 28, 2009
Brutally steepAfter finishing Old Rag in the morning I climbed Robertson Mountain for the first time. It was definitely a steep climb and the miles and elevation gain already under my belt for the day made it that much harder. Summit was socked in with fog so I got to see nothing. Oh well, I shall return.
The way I felt at the end of the day reminded me a little of my 14er climbs in Colorado.
eruselow - Jul 14, 2008 9:19 am Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2008
All by myselfClimbed the East ridge of Robertson Mountain after finishing Old Rag. Steep trail, but the solitude and the views from the top are absolutely worth it.
tioga - Oct 8, 2007 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2007
Fun ClimbThanks to Buz for maintaining the trail. It is a fun, steep climb to the top with some very rewarding views. I had the summit all to myself as well. Some fun rocks to jump around on as well on the top.
Buz Groshong - Feb 12, 2007 1:54 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2007
Second time this yearI climbed it 12 time last year and twice so far this year. Why so many? I volunteered to maintain the trail.
vanman798 - Apr 29, 2005 2:31 pm
Route Climbed: From the park boundary Date Climbed: November 2001I've climbed this mountain at least three times, with the most recent trip being Thanksgiving day 2001.
It's a great alternative to the busy Old Rag hike. Last time we traversed the mountain from east to west, returning to the Old Rag parking lot along the Old Rag fire road which offers one of the best views of Old Rag mountain I have seen.