Chimney Top Rock Trail
Distance:
0.6 Miles / 1.0 kmType:
Out-and-BackDifficulty:
EasyTime to Hike:
~18 minutesFeatures:
Surface Type:
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The Chimney Top Rock Trail at Red River Gorge National Geological Area in Pine Ridge, Kentucky is an easy 0.6 mile out-and-back trail that leads out to the lookout point Chimney Top Rock.
From the lookout you get a view of the Red River below, Hanson's Point to the southwest, and other massive cliff formations within the gorge.
This is one of the most popular and high-trafficked trails at Red River Gorge and often gets crowded quickly. Dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Parking
37.825009, -83.618458 -
Main Trailhead
37.824737, -83.618332 -
View of a campsite along the cliff south of the trail
37.823083, -83.621553
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View of Hanson's Point
37.822486, -83.623056
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