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Chimney Tops

Gatlinburg, TN · 35.631, -83.458

Short but steep trail to a rocky pinnacle in the Smokies. 3.6 miles round trip with 1,400 ft gain. Trail ends at the base of the rock formations.

ModerateSoutheast4,755 ftMixed TerrainSummitScrambleSummit viewsGeology

Chimney Tops

☀️ Clear sky

Be Prepared
71°
Feels 71°FSummit · 4,755 ft
6:32 AM8:48 PM
UV HIGH

Wind

4mph

Precip

33%

Humid

81%

Elev Δ

+1400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

68°73°

Hourly Forecast

2 PM

⛅

72°

7mph

3 PM

⛅

73°

6mph

4 PM

⛅

72°

6mph

5 PM

⛅

73°

6mph

6 PM

⛅

72°

4mph

7 PM

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72°

6mph

8 PM

☀️

71°

4mph

9 PM

⛅

69°

2mph

10 PM

⛅

68°

0mph

11 PM

⛅

68°

2mph

12 AM

⛅

68°

3mph

1 AM

⛅

68°

3mph

Summit Conditions

74°F→−3°→71°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,400 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic wicking tee

Lightweight polyester or nylon blend that moves moisture fast

Summit Pack List

↟Sun hat↟Sunscreen SPF 50+↟Extra water (1L+)↟Packable rain shell

Start Cold Tip

You'll be warm from the start. Focus on sun protection and hydration. If there's any breeze, enjoy it — it won't last at the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 1:48:37 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 18, 1:48 PM UTC

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