Legendary trek

Chimney Tops

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, United States

Best timeJun–Jul & Oct

Signature routeChimney Tops Trail

In season~75°F high

Climate25–77°F

Fares from$81

Nearest airportTYS

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The route

Topographic route map for Chimney Tops

StartFinish

Elevation profile4,806 ft

0 mi3,442 ft low1.84 mi

2miles

4,806ft high point

1,736ft of climbing

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightNov · 54%

WarmestJul · 77°F

WettestJul

Best windowJun–Jul & Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A steep climb to twin rock pinnacles above the misty Smokies.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jun–Jul & Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Chimney Tops Trail. Nearest airport is TYS.

Pairs well with

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Blue Ridge Parkway

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chimney Tops?

The best time to visit Chimney Tops is June–July & October, in Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, United States.

Where is Chimney Tops?

Chimney Tops is in Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, United States. The nearest major airport is TYS.

What is Chimney Tops known for?

A steep climb to twin rock pinnacles above the misty Smokies.

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