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1 hr. Ascent. 236 ft. Sunset Road, Highlands, North Carolina 28741. Sunset Rock is a popular spot for a short hike with a great view, and just a few hundred yards from downtown Highlands. Head east down Main Street for .5 miles toward Horse Cove until you reach the Nature Center on the left.
Sunset Rock is a public park and an Important Bird Area of Highlands and offers the best panoramic view of Highlands. Distance = 0.6 mile. Easy walk, driving is strongly discouraged. 1.4m from Oak Street. Back to Trails. Getting There. This Trail is a part of The North Carolina Birding Trail.
Highlands, NC. Sunset Rock is an easy 1.2 round trip hike that’s a stone’s-throw from downtown Highlands (please don’t throw stones). At its summits, it offers breathtaking views of sunset over Highlands and Brushy Face and the pastoral grandeur of Horse Cove.
Everyday around sunset the town of HIghlands North Carolina climb up to this amazing spot called Sunset Rock with the most incredible view of the mountains. ...
Jan 19, 2022 · Silver Run Falls. Glen Falls. Chinquapin Mountain Trail. Yellow Mountain Trail. Sunset Rock Trail. Dry Falls. Secret Falls. Whiteside Mountain Trail. Length: 1.9mi loop. Difficulty: Moderate. Dog Friendly: Yes. Kid Friendly: Yes. Whiteside Mountain Trail is located just 10 minutes outside of Highlands.
Aug 22, 2023 · Just a short walk or drive from the center of town, Ravenel Park in Highlands, North Carolina, leads to 2 stunning viewpoints.
Driving up to Ravnel Park is not recommended unless you have four wheel drive.
