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Chimneys Picnic Area
Stop beside a boulder-strewn creek on Newfound Gap Road for a shaded picnic. A short loop trail offers another way to enjoy the forested setting.
Why go
Chimneys Picnic Area puts shaded tables beside the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River on Newfound Gap Road. A short loop trail adds a walk to the meal, though it climbs and descends steeply. The creek and forest make this a useful pause on the cross-park drive; the picnic facilities operate on a published season.
What to look for
Creekside tables and a shaded loop trail sit beside Newfound Gap Road.
Useful to know
Check that the picnic facilities are open before planning a stop.
Choose a creekside table and leave the boulders alone when water is high.
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Outdoor visit · 30–60 min
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