Chimney Top Rock
Chimney Top Rock sits at 1,155 feet along the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway, facing south at 180°. The terrain drops 386 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving the site a steep foreground. Two named features lie within view to the south-southwest: Hansen's Point, a viewpoint 0.5 miles away at 1,063 feet, and Ledford Arch, a feature 0.6 miles away at 1,029 feet, both lower in elevation than the overlook itself.
Sun timing varies by season, with sunrise at 06:13 and sunset at 21:01 on the June solstice, compared to a 07:47 sunrise and 17:20 sunset on the December solstice. Equinox timing falls close to 07:30 for sunrise and 19:40 for sunset in both March and September.
The nearest towns are Winchester, 32.5 miles west-northwest; Richmond, 37.1 miles west; and Berea, 40.8 miles west-southwest. Adena Arch is the next lookout along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hansen's Point1,063 ftsouth-southwest · 0.5 mi
- Ledford Arch1,029 ftsouth-southwest · 0.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:39 | 19:47 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 21:01 | 20:21 |
| September equinox | 07:23 | 19:33 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:47 | 17:20 | 16:38 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Winchester32.5 mi west-northwest
- Richmond37.1 mi west
- Berea40.8 mi west-southwest
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How high is Chimney Top Rock?
Chimney Top Rock sits at about 1,155 feet (352 m).
What can you see from Chimney Top Rock?
From Chimney Top Rock: Hansen's Point (SSW, 0.5 mi); Ledford Arch (SSW, 0.6 mi).
What is the nearest town to Chimney Top Rock?
Winchester, 33 miles WNW of Chimney Top Rock.
What is the next lookout after Chimney Top Rock?
Adena Arch is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Chimney Top Rock.
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