Search results
Sunset Rock Trail. Explore this 1.4-mile out-and-back trail near Highlands, North Carolina. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
- (699)
- Highlands, North Carolina, United States
Sunset Rock is part of the Highlands Plateau Greenway and is a North Carolina birding trail. See the Highlands Plateau Greenway for more information on the Greenway and walks in the City of Highlands. LENGTH AND DIFFICULTY: 0.7 miles one way, easy, USGS Quad-Highlands. Sunset Rock is an ideal choice for a late afternoon stroll in the Highlands ...
Jun 2020. We incorporated Sunset Rock into our morning run around Highlands. No matter how you choose to do this hike, it's a definite must-do when visiting the area. While we were there mid-morning, there are views of both the sunrise and sunset depending on which trail you take once you get to the top.
- (124)
- Attraction
- Ravenel Park Road, Highlands, North Carolina
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.
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.
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.