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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Trail Marking=None | |Trail Marking=None | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers | |Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time= | |Hike Time=1 hr | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=2.06 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=2.19 mi | ||
|Trail Type= | |Trail Type=Loop | ||
|High Point= | |High Point=1,557 Ft | ||
|Low Point=1, | |Low Point=1,265 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=289 Ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=233 Ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction= | |Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.49213, -82.46857 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.49085, -82.47026 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map}} | |||
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
== 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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== 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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<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | ||
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. | ||
<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 | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Parking | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Parking|Marker Title=Parking at Faulkner's for Chimney Top|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.40146,-82.69347}} | ||
|Marker Title=Parking at Faulkner's for Chimney Top | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Trailhead by garage|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.40133,-82.69431}} | ||
|Marker Location=36.40146,-82.69347 | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Lookout Rock|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.41190,-82.69994}} | ||
}} | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Comm tower|Marker Title=Former airport beacon|Marker Description=[[Image:Chimney Top beacon.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.41037,-82.70278}} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Chimney Top highpoint at former firetower|Marker Description=[[Image:Chimney Top firetower.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.40817,-82.70697}} | ||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
|Marker Title=Trailhead by garage | |||
|Marker Location=36.40133,-82.69431 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Lookout Rock | |||
|Marker Location=36.41190,-82.69994 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Comm tower | |||
|Marker Title=Former airport beacon | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:Chimney Top beacon.JPG|150px]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.41037,-82.70278 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Chimney Top highpoint at former firetower | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:Chimney Top firetower.JPG|150px]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.40817,-82.70697 | |||
}} |