Chimney Tops - 6.11.2009

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Drive the Newfound Gap road 6.8 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center... and find the trailhead next to the road.
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In the first quarter mile use sturdy bridges...
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to cross three streams...
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that have small tiered waterfalls.
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After 1.5 miles of fairly steep terrain and a quarter mile of flat terrain, come to the base of the rock at Chimney Tops.
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Looking down on the 60 foot section of Class 3 rock from the top of Chimney Tops.
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The top of Chimney Tops provides some views.
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A person climbing up to the top of Chimney Tops.
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People descending from the top of Chimney Tops.
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Mt. LeConte from the top of Chimney Tops.