OUTDOOR NC TRAIL TOWN
Beech Mountain is honored and delighted to be recognized as an Outdoor NC Trail Town. Explore 27 miles of maintained biking and hiking trails, plus a paved Greenway, maintained by the town’s Park and Recreation team. Paddle a canoe or kayak on Buckeye Lake (free rentals!). During the winter months, ski and snowboard 17 trails at Beech Mountain Resort, the highest ski area in the Eastern USA.
The Trail Town program celebrates places across North Carolina dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage while fostering a strong sense of place. These destinations are championing stewardship, accessible outdoors and responsible recreation to sustain the great outdoors for future generations.
Download the Outdoor Trail Town Guide here and start planning trail time on Beech Mountain below!
Trail Town Adventures & Tips
Hiking Trails
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Our mile-high town of Beech Mountain has a network of scenic trails for all fitness levels – with summer temperatures that seldom top the 70s. […]
Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback
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A bikeaholic’s paradise, the Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park, a popular mountain biking location year-round (weather permitting!). The trails criss-cross […]
Road Biking
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Beech Mountain’s 51 miles of bike road routes have a storied history. They were once the final stage of the Tour Du Pont, which was […]
Ski & Snowboard
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If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern […]
Trail Resources
Hiking Tips
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Enjoy your hike even more with these helpful tips from our helpful staff members at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center: As the highest town in […]
Leave No Trace
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Please help care for our trails, forests and lakes on Beech Mountain and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. These seven Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles […]
Outdoor NC: Join the Movement
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Everyone is invited to join the mission to preserve North Carolina’s beloved outdoor spaces! Exciting new opportunities are available for outdoor stewards to win rewards. […]
Sustainability on the Slopes
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Sustainable development at Beech Mountain Resort seeks to provide an outdoor experience that is both fun and provides access to nature, while implementing processes on-site […]
Driving Trails
Avery County Quilt Trail
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Discover the natural beauty and heritage of the Appalachian region as you follow the Avery Barn Quilt Trail, including many stops on Beech Mountain. Barn […]
Hi-Lo Adventure Trail
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After you’ve explored the mountain, take a driving tour along the Hi-Lo Adventure Trail to find many fun activities for the entire family. The Lakeside […]