Celebrate Easter by watching the sun rise over Hickory Nut Gorge during the annual service atop Chimney Rock. Free admission, but participants must reserve a parking pass. Only one parking pass is needed per vehicle. Here's the schedule: 5:30-6:15 am – Gate open for visitors with a reserved parking pass. 6:15 am – Gate closes for admittance. 6:45-7:15 am – Easter Sunrise Service.