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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

Good to Go
78°
Feels 78°FSummit · 4,755 ft
7:07 AM8:00 PM
CLEAR

Wind

4mph

Precip

2%

Humid

56%

Elev Δ

+1400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

69°74°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

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72°

7mph

11 PM

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71°

7mph

12 AM

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70°

9mph

1 AM

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70°

8mph

2 AM

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70°

8mph

3 AM

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69°

8mph

4 AM

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69°

8mph

5 AM

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69°

7mph

6 AM

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70°

6mph

7 AM

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70°

5mph

8 AM

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70°

4mph

9 AM

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74°

3mph

Summit Conditions

86°F→−8°→78°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°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+)

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 9:32:48 PM · America/New_York

Updated Sep 2, 9:32 PM UTC

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