Red River Gorge – Chimney Top - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Red River Gorge – Chimney Top |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Kentucky |
| Nearby Town: | Pine Ridge |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From the unincorporated community of Pine Ridge, head north on KY-715N for approximately 2.2 miles and turn left onto Chimney Top Road. The parking area is another 3.7 miles or so on an unimproved gravel and dirt road. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 0.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Chimney Top and Princess Arch Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Chimney Top Trail #235 |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Gladie Visitor Center 3451 Sky Bridge Road Stanton, KY 40380 606-663-8100 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Chimney Top Trail is located within the Red River Gorge Geological Area, which falls within the Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This USDA Forest Service link, which also includes a downloadable and printable PDF guide and map, provides a nice overview: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39526&actid=50 |
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