Chimney Rock Trail
About This Trail
Chimney Rock Trail is located in Whitewater State Park in Southeastern, MN. Whitewater state park is a popular park with many picturesque trails. Visitors enjoy a sandy swimming beach, a year-round visitor center, easy-to-challenging hiking trails, camping, a group camp, and a modern group center. Come in the winter to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and stay at the group center in rustic, winterized cabins. All through the year, discover the natural and human history of the area at one of the many interpretive programs, visitor center exhibits or self-guided trails. Find out more here:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00280#homepage.
Submitted by: Sarah Nicklay
Trail Features
Seasons | Fall, Spring, and Summer |
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Surface type | Dirt |
Stroller friendly | No |
ADA accessible | No |
Water fountains | No |
Bathrooms | No |
Cell reception | Spotty |
Pet friendly | Yes |
Nearby convenience store | No |
Camping Nearby | Yes |
Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
There is a steep overlook so hold on to little ones!
Fee & Parking Details
35.00 State Park Annual Vehicle Permit or 7.00 daily pass.
Park in the lot by the beach and picnic area and proceed over the two bridges to the trailhead.
Trail Contributor

Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
Weather
Trail Map
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Getting There
19041 Highway 74
Altura, MN 55910