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| Image Name = Chimney_Top_View_to_West.JPG | |||
| City = Fall Branch | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = None | |||
| Trail Use = {{Dogs}} {{Hike}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Hard | |||
| Hike Time = 3 Hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 3.14 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 1.57 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 1,650 Ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = -259 Ft | |||
| High Point = 3,094 Ft | |||
| Parking coords = 36.40146,-82.69347 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.401770,-82.694597 | |||
| Medical = Kingsport, TN | |||
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| Date reviewed = 10/24/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
The volcano-appearing summit south of Kingsport is the 3,094 ft highpoint of Hawkins County. Great views of the I-81 valley and overlooking [[Bays Mountain Park]] to the southwest. Former airport beacon and short firetower also remain on the summit. | The volcano-appearing summit south of Kingsport is the 3,094 ft highpoint of Hawkins County. Great views of the I-81 valley and overlooking [[Bays Mountain Park]] to the southwest. Former airport beacon and short firetower also remain on the summit. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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From the Faulkner's homestead, the trail winds up ridges along former logging roads until it shoots up along the rocky spine. Be careful and take plenty of breaks to enjoy the view (and catch your breath) | From the Faulkner's homestead, the trail winds up ridges along former logging roads until it shoots up along the rocky spine. Be careful and take plenty of breaks to enjoy the view (and catch your breath). | ||
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|On ridgeline. Yellow arrow and blaze to mark trail top. To right is a lookout rock | |On ridgeline. Yellow arrow and blaze to mark trail top. To right is a lookout rock. To left is former airport beacon and fire tower. | ||
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|Highpoint for Hawkins county is by old wooden firetower. Not safe to enter as deck boards are very rotten. | |Highpoint for Hawkins county is by old wooden firetower. Not safe to enter as deck boards are very rotten. | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
For the first mile, the route is a steep bulldozed logging road or cleared ATV section. During or immediately after heavy rains, this section would have a stream flowing down it or slippery mud in places. The upper section is a steep path winding through leaf covered rocks. The path is marked with pink and orange ribbons. Ropes assist the final climb up the cliffs. Up on top of the ridge, the worn path is covered with pine needles. | For the first mile, the route is a steep bulldozed logging road or cleared ATV section. During or immediately after heavy rains, this section would have a stream flowing down it or slippery mud in places. The upper section is a steep path winding through leaf covered rocks. The path is marked with pink and orange ribbons. Ropes assist the final climb up the cliffs. Up on top of the ridge, the worn path is covered with pine needles. | ||
== Fees, Permits, etc. == | == Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
This trail route is accessed through the property of Mary and | This trail route is accessed through the property of Mary and Danes Faulkner, thus need to contact for permission. | ||
<!-- Hiding telephone numbers in source code since unlisted: 341-2227 and 348-7902 --> | <!-- Hiding telephone numbers in source code since unlisted: 341-2227 and 348-7902 --> | ||
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There is another route to Chimney Top from the NW side, which is also on private property. | There is another route to Chimney Top from the NW side, which is also on private property. | ||
<BR>The Great Smoky Mountains National Park also has a Chimney Tops Trail (note plural) that is well known in the region. [http://www.gsmnp.com/pages/chimney_tops.html link] | |||
<p>The property owner stated that rattlesnakes are common in the summer, which would have many rocks on the upper section to hide between. Colder weather may be a better time to enjoy this high. Mid-April just has some wildflowers beginning to bloom. | |||
== Maps == | |||
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<display_map center="36.406,-82.700" type="terrain" zoom="15" height="450" width="auto" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Chimney_Top.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Chimney_Top_Alt.kml"> | |||
(A) 36.40146,-82.69347~Parking at Faulkner's for Chimney Top~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
(G) 36.40133,-82.69431~Trailhead by garage~ ~MarkerT.png | |||
(M) 36.41037,-82.70278~Former airport beacon~[[Image:Chimney Top beacon.JPG|150px]]~MarkerM.png | |||
(G) 36.40817,-82.70697~Chimney Top highpoint at former firetower~[[Image:Chimney Top firetower.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
</display_map> | |||
::The profile shows the steep hike up until upon the ridge line - roughly 1 ft rise per 4 ft forward! | |||
[[Image: Chimney_Top_profile.JPG]] | |||
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:::::''(Elevation value subject to accuracy of GPSr calibration and reception.)'' | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:View from ChimneyTop.jpg|View from Chimney Top | |||
Image:Chimney Top beacon.JPG|Former airport beacon | |||
Image:Chimney Top firetower.JPG|Former firetower | |||
Image:Chimney_Top_View_to_West.JPG|View to the Northwest | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Overlook]] | |||
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