Chimneys Trail,
Big Bend National Park

Located 60.1 miles from Presidio, Texas (TX)
4 Stars
3,779 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
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Elevation

The Chimneys Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,192 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,861 ft. and an elevation range of 331 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi2,861 ft3,192 ft331 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
36 min0.00 ft331 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
37 min27.6331 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Chimneys Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Terlingua, TX
  2. North Topo Map: Tule Mountain, TX
  3. Northeast Topo Map: The Basin, TX
  4. West Topo Map: Castolon, TX
  5. Topo Map: Cerro Castellan, TX
  6. East Topo Map: Emory Peak, TX
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Castolon OE S, TX
  8. South Topo Map: Smoky Creek, TX
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Reed Camp, TX

FAQ

What is the length of the Chimneys Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,779 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Chimneys Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 36 minutes in one direction and in 37 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.