Chimney Tops

Too steepe for hike, best for expedition

The hike has very few hikers. You have to go with chocolate bar and water with you. Two hours up and return back immediately, otherwise you might be in trouble if you are not a part of a big expeditio...

Challenge yourself to a treat

WE decided to try this trail and we are not veteran hikers by any means.The hike to the water from the parking lot is easy but after that get ready.The hike itself was very beautiful.We started early ...

Hard but rewarding hike

Great hike, decent difficulty. Hike is mostly uphill, but has built in stairs to make it easier. Nonetheless it is about 1.8 miles of stairs (one way). Great workout with some gorgeous falls along the...

Great hike in the Smokies

It was humid but sunny and a great introduction to hiking in the Smokies. The trail is very well maintained but it is a steep 1.8-mile hike to the observation post, but a relatively easy downhill on ...

Difficult climb but we'll work it!

Stunningly beautiful whether it's viewing the running creek with water falls, looking up at the tall trees or seeing the wide expanse from the top of the mountain! This trail is difficult and for thi...