(1.5 miles roundtrip, easy) This trail follows a graveled town road with gentle climbs. The wide path and gentle grade make it great for families and walking a dog through the woodlands. It follows Red Fox Lane and Arrowhead Road, ending at Pinnacle Ridge Road. Extend your hike with the upper portion of Grassy Gap Creek Trail to Pinnacle Ridge Road at the Buckeye Recreation Center or the lower portion to Hawthorne Road. Hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are allowed.
Trail Highlights
- Length: 1.5 miles
- Elevation gain: 178 feet
- Width of trail: 8 ft
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Loose gravel trail
- Trailhead: 2 gravel roadside spaces, Pinnacle Ridge Road at Red Fox Lane
- Dogs: Yes, on leash. (No swimming in the lake.)
- Time: Approximately one hour
Go to our Hiking Guide for more trails! Pick up a free Beech Mountain Hiking Map at the Visitor Center or Recreation Center.
This trail is provided and managed by Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation. Beech Mountain is designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town, championing stewardship, accessible outdoors and responsible recreation to sustain our trails for future generations. Join the movement to preserve North Carolina’s Outdoor Spaces by following the Leave No Trace guidelines.
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