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Chimney Top Trail

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  3. …West and Mountains
  4. High Hampton
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“The best view point in High Hampton. The trail is steep, but the reward is worth it. ”

Owen Schultz
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

52%

Runnable

4,611' 1,405 m

High

3,747' 1,142 m

Low

864' 263 m

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0' 0 m

Down

22%

Avg Grade (13°)

51%

Max Grade (27°)

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Features Cave · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

Use caution with children and pets. There are some steep drops at the top.

Description

Distinguished by epic views of some of the region's highest mountains, Chimney Top is an out-and-back route extending east from The Saddle and featuring challenging terrain and remarkable vistas.

From the peak, you can see the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Black Balsams, Laurel Knob and Whiteside Mountain.

Contacts

Land Manager: Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT)

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Owen Schultz
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  5.0 from 1 vote

#15

in High Hampton

#6863

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#15

in High Hampton

#218

in North Carolina

#6,863

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One of the views from the Top of Chimney Top Mountain
Feb 26, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC
View from top of Chimney Top over Cashiers Valley.
Feb 28, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC
View South from Chimney Top Mountain.
Feb 28, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC
Rock scramble near top of Chimney Top Trail.
Feb 28, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC
This is the toughest of the rock scrambkes on Chimney Top Trail. Not as bad as it looks.
Feb 28, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC
Rock scramble on Chimney Top Trail.
Feb 28, 2023 near Cullowhee, NC

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