Chimney Tops TrailDifficult

Newfound Gap Rd. / Gatlinburg, TN

Difficult
Chimney Tops Trail

Distance (One Way)

2.0 miles

Elevation Gain

1,400 feet

Trailhead

Newfound Gap Rd.

Location

Gatlinburg, TN

Trail Description Written by Caroline Sullivan

The Chimney Tops Trail is a very popular hike off Newfound Gap Road. From the trailhead you will hike 0.9 of a mile before reaching the intersection with Road Prong Trail. Take a left to continue on Chimney Tops to reach the summit. Using this route out and back makes the roundtrip journey 4 miles long.

Located about 7 miles past the Sugarlands Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Road, this hike is a very popular one in the Smokies. Two rock spires, 4,755 feet in elevation, await those who manage the strenuous path to the top.

Please note that this trail is slippery in the spring due to its rocky nature and the creek that crosses it. Wear proper shoes and also remember to keep children close by.

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Chimney Tops Trail Elevation Profile

Chimney Tops Trail Elevation Profile Tom Dunigan's Elevation Profiles

Trail Difficulty Scales Explained

Elevation Grade

13%

Very Steep

Paul Petzoldt Scale

4.8

Easy

5

10

15

Shenandoah Scale

75

Moderate

50

100

150

Hiker Tips & Trivia

  • To reach the trailhead, drive 6.7 miles south from Sugarlands Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Rd. or 22 miles north from Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

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