Chimney Hollow Trail winds through a portion of the Crawford Mountain Roadless Area in George Washington National Forest. A 7-mile round trip of moderate difficulty starts at 2000 feet with a gradual ascent through Chimney Hollow ravine, an area once rich in hemlocks, now dominated by white pine and laurel. The trail ascends toward Coalpit Knob, affording several opportunities for good views. The trail ends when it joins Crawford Mountain trail at just over 3500 feet elevation. Many forest birds can be found along the trail including Winter Wren, Black-capped Chickadee, Pine Warbler, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Woodpecker, Brown Creeper, Acadian Flycatcher, Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, and Wood Thrush. Louisiana Waterthrush and Northern Parula nest along the lower portion of the stream.
Accessibility: Look for the trailhead sign saying "Chimney Hollow Trail" along Rt 250 just before turnoffs for Braley Pond Rd and Deerfield Valley Rd. Park along the road.
eBird Hotspot: Chimney Hollow Trail
—Andrew Clem