Chimney Rock

Vanaf Riprap Parking volgt deze wandeling de Appalachian Trail en Riprap Trail naar meerdere rotsuitzichten. Chimney Rock vormt het keerpunt boven de…

Route overview

Vanaf Riprap Parking volgt deze wandeling de Appalachian Trail en Riprap Trail naar meerdere rotsuitzichten. Chimney Rock vormt het keerpunt boven de kloof en biedt een compact alternatief voor het veel langere Riprap–Wildcat Ridge-circuit.

Trail facts

Country
United States
Region
Blue Ridge Mountains
Distance
5.5 km
Typical duration
2.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation gain
Not officially published
Best season
Check current official conditions
Trail type
Out and back

Route finding

Waymarking
Exact reviewed route line is pending; use the official source for current route details.
Navigation difficulty
Route line pending

Safety context

Let op losse stenen, steile switchbacks, blootgestelde rotsranden, hitte en onweer. De officiële pagina noemt de route circuit, maar beschrijft terugkeer over hetzelfde traject; dit record volgt de beschreven out-and-backlogica.

Highlights

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Primary source

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