Chimney Canyon | Hidden Splendor

Hiking Chimney Canyon - Hidden Splendor Hiking Chimney Canyon

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Overview

Sat A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
69° | 47°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 40°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 39°
Tue A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 35°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 36°
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RATING: Long Dayhike / Easy Backpack
SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring
WATER: Chimney Canyon has several springs and seeps. Expect 7-8 miles to first water.
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Sat A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
69° | 47°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 40°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 39°
Tue A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 35°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 36°
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hikefall colorsdog friendlyaccess: 2wd
Little Susan Mine En Route to Chimney Canyon - Hidden Splendor Area
Little Susan Mine En Route to Chimney Canyon - Hidden Splendor Area

Chimney Canyon has to be one of the most overlooked areas in the Swell. From Hidden Splendor, it is a somewhat hefty 7-8 miles one way to the confluence of the North and South Forks of Chimney Canyon. This is more than most will want to tackle for a day hike, though it makes a very pleasant overnight trip. There are some old mining ruins at the confluence, and a good spring, making it a great place to setup base camp and explore the upper forks unencumbered by heavy packs. When wonder dog and I visited, we didn't see footprints or other signs of people after the first couple of miles.

In late spring or early fall, bugs can be a problem.
Pasture Track on the way to Chimney Canyon
Pasture Track on the way to Chimney Canyon

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