1.7 mi
Distance
453 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for The Chimneys unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,036 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 1,076 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 1,036 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Linville Gorge Wilderness overnight permits
Recreation.gov
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crossnore, NC · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Burke County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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