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Hiking Chimney Canyon - Hidden Splendor Hiking Chimney Canyon

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RATING: Long Dayhike / Easy Backpack

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

63 | 39

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 66.

66 | 38

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 69.

69 | 41

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 44

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 73.

73 | 45

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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

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

63 | 39

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 66.

66 | 38

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 69.

69 | 41

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 71.

71 | 44

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 73.

73 | 45

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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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