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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Banner Image=File:Chimney Top View to West.JPG | |Banner Image=File:Chimney Top View to West.JPG | ||
|Trail Marking=None | |Trail Marking=None | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
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|Trailhead location=36.40177, -82.6946 | |Trailhead location=36.40177, -82.6946 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Chimney Top Alternate}} | |||
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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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== 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 == |