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Chambers Mountain Lookout Tower - Newfound Mountains, NC

1,083 views · Published 22 February 2017 · 9:10 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Zachary Robbins · 2017 · Travel & Events

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Chambers Mountain is home to one of the few remaining accessible lookout towers in North Carolina. The peak at 4,509 feet, is located in the Newfound Mountains west of Asheville and north of the Pigeon River Valley. The communications towers on the peak can be seen from I-40 as you drive by the U.S. 74 exit to Waynesville. The hike is straightforward, follow the gravel and gated Lookout Point from Chambers Mountain Rd to the summit in 2.4 miles. The grade is surprisingly steep. Halfway to the summit is a cleared meadow for cattle grazing where there are good views west and south of the Great Balsam Mountains around Waynesville. Unfortunately these were the only views I had since the cloud ceiling hadn't lifted when I reached the summit. Chambers Mountain is one of two actively staffed lookout towers in NC. The tower is 45 feet high, and although the top cab is closed you can still climb the stairs. If you have a nice day you will see the Newfound and Bald Mountains to the north/northwest, Great Smoky Mountains to the west, Plott Balsam Mountains to the southwest, and Great Balsam Mountains to the south. As I got close to my car I looked back up and clearly saw the towers on the summit, I started my hike an hour too early. 

Hike was 4.8 miles in 2 hours and 5 minutes.

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