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Chimney Top Rock Trail

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Distance:
0.6 Miles / 1.0 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~18 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Red River Gorge Geological Area
Town:
Pine Ridge, Kentucky
Get Directions:
37.825009, -83.618458
Added:
May 01, 2018
Updated:
May 01, 2018
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83'

Total Change
104'

Ascent
105'

Descent

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Key Takeaways

  • Chimney Top Rock Trail is an easy, short (0.6 miles) trail in Red River Gorge, Kentucky.
  • The trail leads to Chimney Top Rock lookout point, offering views of the Red River, Hanson's Point, and the surrounding gorge.
  • It's a popular, heavily trafficked, and dog-friendly trail.

Chimney Top Rock Trail

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.
Explore 6 trails near Pine Ridge, KY
  1. Parking

    37.825009, -83.618458
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.824737, -83.618332
  3. View of a campsite along the cliff south of the trail

    37.823083, -83.621553
    View of a campsite along the cliff south of the trail
  4. View of Hanson's Point

    37.822486, -83.623056
    View of Hanson's Point
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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
April 28, 2018
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