Chimney Canyon | Hidden Splendor

Hiking Chimney Canyon - Hidden Splendor Hiking Chimney Canyon

Hidden Splendor

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Overview

RATING: Long Dayhike / Easy Backpack

Thu

Areas of smoke before noon, then patchy smoke and scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then patchy smoke and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

91 | 66

Fri

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

89 | 67

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

89 | 64

Sun

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 91.

91 | 64

Mon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.

93 | 65

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring
WATER: Chimney Canyon has several springs and seeps. Expect 7-8 miles to first water.
FLASHFLOOD: Low

Thu

Areas of smoke before noon, then patchy smoke and scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then patchy smoke and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

91 | 66

Fri

A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

89 | 67

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

89 | 64

Sun

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 91.

91 | 64

Mon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.

93 | 65

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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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