Distance

3.0 mi to summit

6.0 mi total

Elevation

1,200 ft start

Vertical

1,900 ft gain

Time

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This was a fun three-mile hike (six mile round trip) from the small parking area on Smoke Hole Road. It was wet and the views were mostly clouded over, but the rock formations were fantastic, and occasionally the mists cleared a little to reveal the countryside far below. There are nice campsites on the mountain but no water—except from the sky. The side trail up to Chimney Top is very steep and unmarked but heavily trafficked. It joins the North Fork Mountain Trail from the right. There are two or three ribbons tied onto tree branches to let you know where to turn.

Route to summit

North Fork Mountain Trail, seven miles west of Petersburg, WV.

out-and-back
Obstacles

no water source, crevasse danger

Key gear

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