Sunset Rock
A cliff-top viewpoint on the west side of Lookout Mountain, for watching the sunset over the Chattanooga valley. It is also a popular climbing wall.
Part of the national military park, this huge rock at the cliff edge is only a few minutes' walk from the small parking lot at the summit. It looks out toward Lookout Valley and the Tennessee River, and the evening sun is at its most beautiful here. Below the cliff is a well-known traditional climbing route in the area. You can also hike here from Point Park or Craven House along the Bluff Trail, about 3 kilometers one way. Admission is free. There are only a dozen or so parking spaces, so arrive early on weekends. The cliff edge has no railings, so please take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Point Park (Lookout Mountain Battlefield)
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
- Ruby Falls
- Rock City Gardens
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Southern Belle Riverboat
- Tennessee Aquarium