Inspiration Point – Chimney Rock Footbridge loop from Whitewater State Park

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Inspiration Point – Chimney Rock Footbridge loop from Whitewater State Park

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Inspiration Point – Chimney Rock Footbridge loop from Whitewater State Park

02:28

7.38km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

91 m

Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The place to buy your parking permit, they also have a activity room for kids, and some fireplaces and firepits and bathrooms.

Tip by

2.56 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a big climb up from the creek on the stairs, but that is part of the fun, and they are some amazing views!

Tip by

5.97 km

Nature Store

Highlight • Rest Area

A fun place to pop in to shop for merchandise to remember your trip, such as hats, shirts, etc. Plus a great place to start your hike from.

Tip by

6.37 km

Swimming beach

Highlight • Beach

Today was the first time I have been to park and seen people in the water, but it was in the 90's in October. I mostly come here in the late fall

Tip by

6.39 km

Chimney Rock Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great bridge, part of my memories of hiking here every year.

Tip by

7.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

1.09 km

867 m

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

1.87 km

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 15 October

12°C

8°C

98 %

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Inspiration Point

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