Hike to expansive views on the edge of Sunset Rock from the historic Cravens House at Lookout Mountain Battlefield Park outside Chattanooga. While not quite as scenic as the route from Point Park, this path doesn't have an entrance or parking fee and will usually give you a little more solitude than starting at Point Park.

You may want to start this hike by exploring around the parking lot if you're interested in the history of the area. Cravens House and other historical monuments lie around the area. Otherwise, begin the hike at the trailhead at the entrance to the parking lot, following the sign for Sunset Rock.

At just under a tenth of a mile, a signed but overgrown side trail on the left leads to several more monuments. Just after this the Rifle Pits Trail splits off to the right. Stay to the left, following the sign. From here the trail gets considerably more rocky. At .84 miles the Cravens House Trail connects to the Bluff Trail. Turn right for Sunset Rock. Left leads to Point Park.

The Bluff Trail travels tightly alongside many exposed vertical rock cliffs with steep drop offs on the opposite side of the trail. Just before the next intersection, hike underneath a huge rock bluff jutting out over the trail. You are now under Sunset Rock. Continue on to the signed intersection, turning left. After some steps, you'll come to another unsigned trail split. Go left, right leads towards some houses.

Pass several amazing views to the larger open view atop Sunset Rock. From here you'll get 180-degree views toward west Chattanooga, the Tennessee River Gorge and Prentice Cooper State Forest. Now just turn around and retrace your steps back to the parking lot. If you want the view without the hike, try the .1 mile Sunset Rock Trail.