Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department

There truly is no place like Beech Mountain at Christmas — where snow meets small-town charm, and the spirit of the holidays comes alive in […]

Code Red Road Race was the idea of Leila McTier, a freshman at Watauga High School. In 2025, Leila was inside a condo on Beech […]

Please join us for a free guided hike on the Wild Iris Trail- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate […]

Heed the call of the wild on Beech Mountain and explore the wonders of nature. This event at Buckeye Recreation Center features expert talks, guided […]

Heed the call of the wild on Beech Mountain and explore the wonders of nature. This event at Buckeye Recreation Center features expert talks, guided […]

Please join us for a free guided hike on the Falls Trail- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate footwear. […]

Run the Beech is a running/walking race series on Beech Mountain that has the goal of offering an outdoor activity that is affordable and for […]

Please join us for a free guided hike on the Red Fox Trail- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate […]

Discover the hidden stories of Beech Mountain. These programs feature local history, traditional Appalachian Jack Tales, and hands-on plant identification brought by Parks and Rec […]

Run the Beech is a running/walking race series on Beech Mountain that has the goal of offering an outdoor activity that is affordable and for […]

Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with the annual Water Party and giant slip-n-slide! Located on Beech Mountain's public sledding hill, this 100' […]

Please join us for a free guided hike at the Emerald Outback Trails- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate […]