Chimney Tops Trail - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
N 35° 38.119 W 083° 28.187
17S E 276361 N 3946310
The Chimney Tops Trail climbs 1350' on its way to the top of the mountain.
Waymark Code: WMEYX5
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2012
Views: 10
The Chimney Tops Trail is a 4 mile round trip that climbs 1350' on its way to the top of the mountain, 900' of that climb occur in the last mile. The top of the mountain is a rocky outcropping so good views are the norm in good weather.
The first section of trail follows the Road Prong creek, and crosses several footbridges along the one mile hike to Beech Flats. If you're hiking this trail during the spring or early summer, be on the lookout for rhododendron and many of the wildflowers that bloom in this area during this time of year. Beech Flats marks the approximate half way point of the trail. There's also a trail junction here (WMEQTW). The Road Prong Trail branches off to the left towards the Appalachian Trail at Indian Gap, roughly 2.4 miles, all up hill, away.
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
This is a hiking trail only. Dogs are not allowed on trails in GSMNP.
Trail type: DIrt
Parking: Not Listed
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