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Chimney Tops Trail

Summits Chimney Tops
1,317 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 1,317 ft climb · 4,688 ft high point

TN · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Chimney Tops Trail climbs 1,317 feet over 1.8 miles to Chimney Tops peak and a viewpoint at 4,688 feet.

Elevation

1,317 ft of gain and 99 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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4.0 mi from the trailhead
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Campground · TN

More hikes nearby

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Alum Cave Trail
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointDestination · 1.8 mi in
Chimney pointDestination · 1.8 mi in
Chimney TopsDestination · 1.8 mi in
Trickling FallsNearby · 0.9 mi in

Nearby reading

2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires
Chimney Tops
Mount Mingus

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,317 ft
Descent: 99 ft
High point: 4,688 ft
Low point: 3,391 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: TN
Camps within 15 mi: 20
Trailhead: 35.6354° N · 83.4698° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today80°65°Sunny
Fri80°64°Mostly Sunny
Sat79°63°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sun

78°63°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon78°61°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tue76°60°Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed73°58°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph N

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