Alex Hauck: Snow on Chestnut Top

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Snow on Chestnut Top

Snow on Chestnut Top
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
February 1, 2026

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Here in East Tennessee, we received a decent snowfall, so I had to get up in the mountains to experience it. When I first moved down here eleven years ago when you had some snow, one could still get into the National Park, but anymore as soon as there is a possibility of snow or bad weather, they shut everything down. I also did not have that much time, so I drove to the Townsend Wye and trekked up Chestnut Top that I did almost a year ago.

- Area Trail Map for Chestnut Top Great Smoky Mountains National Park -

I did not get far on the trail this time, maybe around 2 miles in, as I have been dealing with side effects from the statin medication I had been taking. I at least got to experience the beauty of the snow on the mountain sides; it truly felt magical to be out there. I really wish I was able to get further down the trail, but it is what it is.

If you would like to see the whole trail, I will post links to last year's blog and video below. As always, my friends hike on and stay safe out there!