Chimney Tops Viewpoint
One of the most recognizable landscape features.
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Chimney Tops Viewpoint Details
The treeless, double-capstone knob on the east slope of Sugarlands Mountain, known as the Chimney Tops, is one of the most recognizable landscape features in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Cherokee called the peak the "forked antler." From this viewpoint you can see the steep cliffs below the summit, and the verdant surrounding landscape make this a popular picture spot.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
Nearby Parks Around Chimney Tops Viewpoint
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Chimney Tops Viewpoint
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0.2 mi away
Cove Hardwoods Nature Trail
A great introduction to the flora and fauna of the park.
0.3 mi away
Chimneys Picnic Area
89 sites, no pavilion available, open year-round
0.3 mi away
Chimneys Picnic Area
The most popular picnicking spot in the park.
1.3 mi away
Chimney Tops Trail
One of the most beautiful, and also challenging trails in the Sugarland area.
