Mountain · 1 route

Chestnut Stomp Knob

4,407 ft · North Carolina

Summit
4,407 ft
Routes
1 way up
Season
Year-round

Route up Chestnut Stomp Knob

  1. Rim TrailHardabout 8,780 ft of climbing17.7 mi round tripSee the route
Map of the route up Chestnut Stomp Knob, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Rim TrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Chestnut Stomp Knob

Chestnut Stomp Knob is a summit of 4,407 feet in the Tusquittee Ranger District of the National Forests in North Carolina, about 6 miles from the town of Hayesville. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 62°F, and September highs in the mid-70s. That station sits well below the summit, so temperatures up top run cooler. The closest outing is Little Fires Creek, half a mile away, with Bald Springs and Shinbone both under 2 miles off. For an overnight base, Jackrabbit Mountain Campground is about 7 miles away.

Forecast on Chestnut Stomp Knob

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about Chestnut Stomp Knob

How tall is Chestnut Stomp Knob?

4,407 ft (1,343 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Chestnut Stomp Knob?

One: Rim Trail.

When is the best time to climb Chestnut Stomp Knob?

Year-round.

Mountains nearby

More mountains in North Carolina

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 43–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Germany Valley, GA weather station, 23 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan46° high26° low
  2. Feb50° high28° low
  3. Mar57° high35° low
  4. Apr66° high43° low
  5. May72° high51° low
  6. Jun77° high59° low
  7. Jul80° high62° low
  8. Aug79° high61° low
  9. Sep74° high55° low
  10. Oct66° high44° low
  11. Nov57° high35° low
  12. Dec49° high30° low

The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Hayesville, North Carolina · 5.8 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for National Forests in North Carolina as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Chestnut Stomp Knob open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Chestnut Stomp Knob, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Chestnut Stomp Knob

Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    46° / 26°

  2. Feb

    50° / 28°

  3. Mar

    57° / 35°

  4. Apr

    66° / 43°

  5. May

    72° / 51°

  6. Jun

    77° / 59°

  7. Jul

    80° / 62°

  8. Aug

    79° / 61°

  9. Sep

    74° / 55°

  10. Oct

    66° / 44°

  11. Nov

    57° / 35°

  12. Dec

    49° / 30°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Germany Valley, GA, 22.6 mi away at 2,832 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.