I used this for a quick 3-day tour of Shenandoah. The suggestion was great! Definitely do read the difficulty levels. The route I did, which included Old Rag (after 2 sleepless nights in a bad tent), definitely pushed me harder than I was anticipating, though pretty much exactly as the author described. For those thinking of doing that mid-Shenandoah tour: You do have the option of skipping Old Rag at the end and just taking the fire roads back to the trailhead. Old Rag is not for the faint of heart.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]