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                    | City = Greeneville
| Trail Number = 154
                    | State = Tennessee
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| City = Greeneville
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}  {{Horses}}
| State = Tennessee
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
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                    | Hike Time = 2
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                    | Distance = 2.4
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
                    | Elevation Gain = 1,400
| Hike Time = 2 Hours
                    | High Point = ~2,600
| Round Trip Distance = 4.8 Mi
                    | Latitude = 35.936874
| Trail Distance = 2.4 Mi
                    | Longitude = -82.911072
| Trail Type = In-and-Out
                    | Medical = Greeneville, TN
| Elevation Gain = 1,400 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -1,400 Ft
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| High Point = 2,600 Ft
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Latest revision as of 22:38, 27 November 2016

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Trail Name Chimney Rocks Trail
Trail Number 154
Nearest City Greeneville
State Tennessee
Trail Marking
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png Dnr horse.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
4.8 Mi7.725 km <br /> / 2.4 Mi3.862 km <br />
Trail Type In-and-Out
Climb/Descent Elevation 1,400 Ft426.72 Meters <br /> / -1,400 Ft-426.72 Meters <br />
High Point 2,600 Ft866.667 Yards <br />792.48 Meters <br />
Parking 35° 56' 12.75" N, 82° 54' 39.86" W
Trailhead 35° 56' 12.75" N, 82° 54' 39.86" W
Nearest Medical Greeneville, TN
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Trail Overview[edit]

Steep climb for overlook views of French Broad River at Weaver’s Bend.

How to get there[edit]

From Greeneville:

  1. Head south on TN-70 (Asheville Highway) for 9 miles.
  2. Turn right/west on TN-107 for 8.5 miles.
  3. Turn left/south on paved Brush Creek Road (also called FS 209). Travel 1.8 miles. Warning: a narrow, winding, one lane road.
  4. Turn left/east on unpaved Weaver’s Bend Road.
  5. Travel 1.8 miles on this narrow dirt road to a large parking lot. Do not cross the railroad tracks.
  6. Find trailhead sign nearby to Chimney Rocks.

Route Description[edit]

The trail to Chimney Rocks begins a gate next to the railroad tracks. The path is on an old road up the ridge. The trail does have some switchbacks, but is steep climb. Along the way, enjoy the views of the French Broad River. At the top, it intersects the Paint Mountain Trail which heads off right for 9.5 miles towards the campground or left down to Brushy Creek Road.

A 7-mile loop hike can be enjoyed by combining this Chimney Rocks Trail with the western end of Paint Mountain Trail and Brushy Creek Road. Favored direction appears to be up the Paint Mtn Trail and down Chimney Rocks Trail to have the views of Weaver's Bend in front of you.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Wide path also used by horses. More views are available in winter with less leaves on the trees, but recommend early spring.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

Chimney Rocks is Forest Service Trail #154. A prescribed burn was carried out in the area the trail goes through March 2012.

Maps[edit]

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