Buckeye Lake Loop Trail
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**This trail is partially open as an out-and-back trail and will fully reopen upon the Buckeye Lake dredging project’s completion** (1.6 miles roundtrip, moderate) Beginning […]
Buckeye Rec Center Loop
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(1/3 of a mile, easy) This paved path is a a popular choice for walking and jogging year-round. It’s great for strollers and scooters. Conveniently […]
Emerald Outback Trails
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(7 miles, moderate) Step into the Emerald Outback Trails for soaring mountain vistas and forested trails along the ridgeline above 5,000 feet elevation. The 7-mile […]
Falls Trail
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(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot […]
Grassy Gap Creek Trail
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(4 miles roundtrip, moderate) A favorite for mountain biking, hiking and snowshoeing, this woodland trail begins near Buckeye Recreation Center and ascends along Grass Gap […]
Hickory Spur Trail
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(0.4 miles, Easy) Switch back through the trees from S. Hickory Lane. Along the way you’ll cross a small stream over a natural bridge of […]
Lower Pond Creek Trail
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CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025 (1.2 miles roundtrip, strenuous) This adventurous trail offers some of Beech Mountain’s greatest natural beauty. Water cascading over rocks […]
Owl Prowl Trail
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(1.2 miles, moderate) Given its name due to the many owls that can be seen and heard along its route, it winds its way through […]
Red Fox Trail
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(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 […]
Sassafras Trail
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(2 miles roundtrip, easy) An old roadbed that is perfect for a pleasant woodlands walk on Beech Mountain without navigating roots and rocks. It begins […]
Smoketree Trail
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CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025 (3.6 miles roundtrip, easy to moderate) A nice grassy trail with a hidden treasure of a series of small […]
Upper Pond Creek Trail
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CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025 (2 miles roundtrip, easy) The town’s favorite trail is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Stations located along […]
Westerly Hills Trail
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(4.5 miles, moderate) This remote trail is great for snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country running and hiking. Since this trail is more isolated, you will be […]
Wild Iris Trail
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(3.4 miles roundtrip, easy) This easy woodland trail has a gentle elevation change, following old roadbeds through lush forests. As the site of Beech Mountain’s […]