Tag: Chimney Tops Trail
Chimney Tops Trail offers rhododendron in bloom, more than 650 constructed stairs and scenic views
July 19, 2023
The Chimney Tops Trail provided a hiking challenge and beautiful weather for the June Classic Hike of the Smokies. Sixteen[…]
Read MoreHiking Chimney Tops Trail — a trail built to last for decades
August 5, 2022
by Lynda DoucetteHike Leader The July Friends of the Smokies Classic Hike was Chimney Tops Trail. This is a very[…]
Read MoreClassic Hikes of the Smokies kicks off 2022 season
March 2, 2022
by Haley StevensonFOTS Outreach and Marketing Coordinator Discover America’s most-visited national park with a guided day hike! The ‘Classic Hikes[…]
Read MoreAlum Cave Trail restoration work nears completion
October 7, 2016
by Julie Dodd Restoration work on the Alum Cave Trail, one of the most popular trails in the Smokies, will[…]
Read MoreFOTS Classic Hike to Chimney Tops provides views and insights on trail restoration
November 12, 2015
by Julie Dodd Trail renovation, mountain-top views, and life in the area before the establishment of the GSMNP were[…]
Read More5 Summer Hikes You’ll Love
July 8, 2015
By Holly Scott Jones, Marketing Director Summer is the perfect time to take a hike! From beginners to expert backpackers,[…]
Read MoreTrailcams capture Chimney Tops Trail restoration work
January 28, 2015
by Julie Dodd Thanks to the photo planning and editing skills of Tobias Miller, Smokies Trail Crew Supervisor, you can[…]
Read MoreRestoring trails and supporting wildlife — FOTS highlights in 2014
December 30, 2014
by Julie Dodd This post shares highlights of some of the Friends of the Smokies projects for the Great Smoky[…]
Read MoreChimney Tops Trail re-opens Dec. 12, 2014
December 12, 2014
by Julie Dodd The Chimney Tops Trail is officially re-opening on Dec. 12, 2014, after three years of trail restoration.[…]
Read MoreVolunteer for Trails Forever crew — last opportunity to work on Chimney Tops Trail
September 25, 2014
by Julie Dodd You still have an opportunity to volunteer with the Friends of the Smokies Trails Forever crew that[…]
Read MoreVolunteer with Trails Forever Crew on Chimney Tops Trail
July 10, 2014
By Holly Scott Jones, former Marketing Director of Friends of the Smokies A Brief Look Back at Smokies Trails[…]
Read MoreVolunteers needed for Smokies Trails Forever 2014 trail work
May 15, 2014
by Julie Dodd Smokies Trails Forever work is beginning for 2014 on the Chimney Tops Trail. What does trail work[…]
Read MoreFriends of the Smokies Gives $2.4 Million to Fund Conservation, Preservation, and Protection in Great Smoky Mountains National Park So Far in 2014
May 7, 2014
By Holly Scott, Marketing Director Who are Friends of the Smokies? Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park a.k.a. Friends of the[…]
Read MoreSecretary Sally Jewell Hikes Chimney Tops Trail with Friends of the Smokies
March 3, 2014
By Holly Scott, Marketing Director March 3, 2014 United States Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell visited the Smokies[…]
Read MoreChimney Tops Trail restoration showcases impact of Trails Forever and contributions of trail work volunteers; Phase II progress and challenges for 2013
November 26, 2013
by Julie Dodd Hiking the Chimney Tops Trail certainly gives you an appreciation of the time, talent and resources involved[…]
Read MoreVolunteer for Trails Forever trail crew to restore Chimney Tops Trail; last workdays Oct. 2, 9, 16
September 20, 2013
by Julie Dodd Now is a great time to give back to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and to[…]
Read MoreHiking Chimney Tops Trail shows value of Trail Forever restoration work
November 13, 2012
by Meridith Elliott Powell Watching Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast made me start thinking just how much we, as a[…]
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