Routes up
Chimney Rock Mountain routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Chimney Rock Car ParkGrade 2 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a thrilling scramble with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South Face AscentScrambling · 4.5km · 580 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Chimney Rock Base CampGrade 3 Scramble
The South Face Ascent is a challenging scramble with exposed sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
East Ridge HikeHiking · 6km · 620 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from East TrailheadHiking
The East Ridge Hike is a scenic route that winds through lush valleys and offers panoramic views from the summit.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 650 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from West ApproachClimbing
The West Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear and expertise, it features several vertical pitches.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Chimney Rock Mountain today?
Chimney Rock Mountain today (updated 19:14, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Chimney Rock Mountain weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Chimney Rock Mountain weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 27 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Chimney Rock Mountain weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Chimney Rock Mountain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 8/12 | 0% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/2° | -1° | 20/27 | 61% |
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| Tue 20Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 35/44 | 45% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/-3° | -5° | 40/50 | 63% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/-3° | -6° | 20/25 | 70% |
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| Fri 23Slight rain | Marginal | 6°/1° | -3° | 36/45 | 82% |
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| Sat 24Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/2° | -2° | 41/51 | 54% |
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Chimney Rock Mountain 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/2° | -4° | 55+/75+ | 59% |
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| Mon 26Moderate rain showers | Poor | 9°/1° | -4° | 50/62 | 45% |
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| Tue 27Moderate rain showers | Poor | 9°/2° | -5° | 55+/75+ | 43% |
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| Wed 28Partly cloudy | Poor | 7°/2° | -4° | 47/59 | 32% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Poor | 10°/3° | -1° | 55+/75+ | 24% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 10°/3° | 0° | 30/75 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/1° | -3° | 33/42 | 36% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Chimney Rock Mountain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 656m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Chimney Rock Mountain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:57, sunset 18:19
10h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:47 and starts 17:29. From the summit you see the sun 07:52 to 18:24.
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About Chimney Rock Mountain
Chimney Rock Mountain is 656 m (2,152 ft) high with 130 m of prominence. It is in Mourne Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference J364257. It is the 11th highest of the 37 summits Peakify lists in Mourne Mountains. The nearest summits are Slieve Donard (2.1 km), Rocky Mountain (1.5 km) and Slieve Commedagh (3.4 km).
How high is Chimney Rock Mountain?
Chimney Rock Mountain is 656 metres high with 130 metres of prominence.
Where is Chimney Rock Mountain?
Chimney Rock Mountain is listed in Mourne Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Chimney Rock Mountain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Chimney Rock Mountain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Chimney Rock Mountain today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Chimney Rock Mountain tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 27 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Chimney Rock Mountain this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Chimney Rock Mountain?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
