Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chimney Tops Viewpoint–Chimney point, 3 viewpoints
3.5 mi · ▲ 1,325 ft · 1 hr 50 min
Chimney Tops Viewpoint–Chimney point, 3 viewpoints is a 3.5-mile out-and-back in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Fort Harry, TN. The route passes Chimney Tops Viewpoint before reaching Chimney point at the turnaround, 1.7 miles in. It climbs 1,325 ft, with sections as steep as 32% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
Getting there
Directions
Chimney Tops Viewpoint–Chimney point, 3 viewpoints
3.5 mi · ▲ 1,325 ft · 1 hr 50 min
Elevation 3,392–4,678 ft
Out & Back · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Trailhead: Chimney Tops Trailhead · 35.63544, -83.46976
Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 81°F / low 68° · precip 22% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 7:10 AM · sunset 7:57 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftSharp left onto Chimney Tops Trail, heading SE.
- 1.7 miPass Chimney point.
- 250 ftReach Chimney Tops Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.8 miSharp right, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
Weather
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Chimney Tops Trailhead Trailhead
- The Jumpoff–Newfound Gap Overlook, 7 sights 15.6 mi · ▲ 4,206 ft
Get outside more
A wild hike near Fort Harry, emailed to you once a week.
Hikes near Fort Harry, Tennessee