Sunset Rock- Highlands Cashiers Land Trust 131 Highlands Gate Drive, Highlands, NC 28741

"Great spot to watch the sunset. Avoid the rock moss and lichen ecology (i.e., don't step on it please). Might want to bring a small padded seat if you plan to sit for a while. 4x4 can drive to the top without issue, but probably only room for ~6 vehicles to park at the top and still get turned around."

"Great view of the surrounding area and of course the sunset on clear days! I recommend parking at the Highlands Nature Center unless you drive an off road vehicle. It's about a mile walk up the rough gravel Sunset Rd."

"Very nice view. Bring a jacket if it’s fall. Some people drive up, but only one car can go up or down at a time, so I’m not sure how that works if cars have to pass. Not a lot of opportunities to pull to the side. You definitely don’t need a lifted vehicle to drive up, but I would at least recommend mid size SUV. The was is pretty easy, but all up hill."

"Sunset Rock offers scenic Mountain View’s. Go prepared to relax for a while and take in the mountain air. It’s an easy hike on a gravel road with parking right across from the Highlands Nature Center."

"Beautiful views. Information about it says the walk to the top is short but it is not; however, there is very limited space at the top to park and the access road narrows and two cars cannot pass in several places. Compact cars would be fine, pack a picnic, bring a blanket and stay a while. Look at both views, go to the left for a short walk to a view of the mountains range, to the right is sunset rock."