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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

⛅ Overcast

Good to Go
75°
Feels 75°FSummit · 4,755 ft
6:32 AM8:47 PM
CLEAR

Wind

6mph

Precip

11%

Humid

71%

Elev Δ

+1400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

66°72°

Hourly Forecast

10 PM

⛅

70°

1mph

11 PM

⛅

68°

2mph

12 AM

⛅

68°

5mph

1 AM

⛅

67°

2mph

2 AM

⛅

66°

5mph

3 AM

☀️

67°

6mph

4 AM

☀️

66°

4mph

5 AM

☀️

66°

4mph

6 AM

☀️

66°

6mph

7 AM

☀️

66°

5mph

8 AM

☀️

69°

1mph

9 AM

☀️

72°

2mph

Summit Conditions

79°F→−4°→75°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+)

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 9:47:38 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 19, 9:47 PM UTC

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