West Virginia · Hiking

Chimney Rock

1.7 mi
round trip
339 ft
climb
1,929 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago

Is Chimney Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Chimney Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Chimney Rock is a short, easy hike in the Lee Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in West Virginia. The trail is about 1.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 339 feet, and it makes an out-and-back trip from a low point of 1,807 feet to a high of 1,929 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.74 miles in, with an 8% grade. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible trail. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72°F in May to about 76°F in September, with July the warmest month at 84°F. The hike takes about half an hour, and the trail is open year-round. Rockcliff Lake sits just 0.1 mile away, and Trout Pond Recreation Area is about 0.6 mile off. Trout Pond Run Trail, a mountain biking route, is 0.4 mile away. Climbers can find the A-4 climbing area about 1.8 miles from the trail.