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The drive along Newfound Gap Road to reach the trailhead is very scenic and beautiful.
One of three crossings of Road Prong Creek.
The old-growth forests that surround this trail are very dense and peaceful.
Road Prong Creek.
The scramble to the top is very steep.
The summit of Chimney Tops.
Incredible panoramic views over Great Smoky Mountains National Park make the scramble and strenuous hike to the top well worth it.
Colorful leaves settle in over the Smoky Mountains in the fall.
The view from Chimney Tops, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mount LeConte is visible looking east from the summit.
The Sugarlands Visitor Center can be seen on clear days looking west from the summit.