Lookout Mountain: Point Park to Sunset Rock
From Point Park, follow the signs to the Ochs Memorial Museum. After about 4/10 of a mile, you will reach the museum. There is no additional cost associated with the museum. From there, follow the signs to the Bluff Trail. After about an additional mile and a half on the Bluff Trail, you can follow the signs to Sunset Rock, which will take you to an overlook and a parking lot. From here, you can either return to Point Park via W Brow Road (about a mile), or hike back the way you came.
Much of the trail surface is rocky, so it can be slow going. Some spots are also muddy. There are also some stairs - both rock stairs and metal & wood stairs.
Also known as: Bluff Trail
Address: 110 Point Park Rd, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Cost of admission: $7 per adult as of November 2018. Check the website for current pricing.
Governance: NPS
Acres: This is one segment of the ~10,000 acre Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Approximate miles of trails: This trail segment is approximately 2 miles each way. The Bluff Trail continues on beyond Sunset Rock, and there are many other trails on Lookout Mountain.
Hours: 6:00am to sunset
Parking: Paid parking is available at Point Park. A small number of spaces are also available at Sunset Rock.
Trail surface: Mostly rocky, some dirt, some stairs
Blazes/markings: Signage at intersections
Amenities:
Restrooms and gift shop (open 9-5 daily) outside Point Park gate
Ochs Museum (free admission)
Links:
For more photos, see my flickr album.
