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3.9 miles
Distance
1,290 ft
Climb
-527 ft
Descent
01:10:38
Avg time
763 ft
Altitude change
1,242 ft
Altitude min
2,516 ft
Altitude max
1,242 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-36.9%
Grade max
58.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
01:10:38
Avg time

Chimney Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paint Creek
    Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355341 in Trail Running
    • #127472 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #553 in Mountain Biking · Tennessee [+]
    • #1,702 in Trail Running
    • #822 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This ride is steep, technical, and remote. Located on the North Carolina, Tennessee border, this is a true gem that is starting to get more recognition as a riding destination for mountain bikers from the Knoxville, TN and Asheville, NC areas looking for a more remote trail experience.

A mix of mostly steep, narrow singletrack that hangs on the side of the mountain with a more technical mix of rock strewn trail on the east side of Lone Pine Gap. This ride is highly recommended for more experienced riders who love true old style, rugged singletrack.

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Rocky

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Chimney Rocks Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Aug 9, 2026
Very overgrown in spots, but otherwise rideable.
May 5, 2025 @ 3:21pm
May 5, 2025
Several trees down scattered throughout trail with the largest being in the last mile or so of trail (hell of an effort to get around that last one)!
Mar 8, 2025 @ 10:16am
Mar 8, 2025
May 24, 2023 @ 1:52am
May 24, 2023
Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:53pm
Dec 11, 2022
Two trees down just above Chimney Rocks/Paint Rock junction
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      manglermixer manglermixer
      Chimney rocks trail head isn't actually until you get to paint mountain intersection. The first part of the trail on east side is forest road/double track.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chimney Rocks located?
      Chimney Rocks is located in Paint Creek, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Paint Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93342, -82.90861.
      ▼ How hard is Chimney Rocks?
      Chimney Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chimney Rocks?
      Chimney Rocks has 1,290 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 527 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,242 ft to 2,516 ft.
      ▼ Is Chimney Rocks a point to point trail?
      Chimney Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chimney Rocks?
      Chimney Rocks is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chimney Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chimney Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chimney Rocks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chimney Rocks are:
      • January (2 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Chimney Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chimney Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chimney Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 11 minutes to ride Chimney Rocks. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chimney Rocks?
      Chimney Rocks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 260 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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