OUTDOORS FUN
Standing tall as the highest town in the mountains of North Carolina, Beech Mountain and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter months, avid skiers and snowboarders flock to our mountainside for an icy rush of fun. In the warmer summer months, mountain bikers can be seen taming rocky runs. Our mountaintop town is also ideal for those seeking a gentler adventure, too, regardless of the season. Nestled in our towering trees, you can connect with nature slowly, savoring the trickle of a stream or the chirp of a bird.
Get plenty of ideas below for the perfect vacation for any outdoors lover. Pro tip – visit us during the spring and fall to take advantage of slower crowds and adventure!
Get Outside!
Apple Hill Alpaca Farm
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Take an educational guided tour of this mountaintop alpaca farm, located near Banner Elk. Learn about the animals that work and play at this family-owned, […]
Beech Mountain Resort
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Find outdoors adventure both winter and summer! In addition to being the highest ski area in the Eastern United States, the resort offers 17 slopes […]
Bike Park @ Beech Mtn Resort
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Winter ski slopes transform into an exhilarating summer mountain biking terrain for all experience levels. The Beech Mountain Resort summit is exclusively accessible via a […]
Buckeye Lake
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Buckeye Lake is the town’s water reservoir located adjacent to the Buckeye Recreation Center. The beautiful 6.5-acre mountain lake is surrounded by 60 acres of […]
Buckeye Recreation Center
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Our town’s recreation center offers a wealth of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Indoors, find a gym, basketball, tennis, pickleball, playroom for kids, and […]
Edge of the World Rafting & Climbing
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Ready for a summer whitewater adventure the whole family can enjoy? Raft down the scenic Watauga River. Your trip begins in Banner Elk, just four […]
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 […]
High Mountain Expeditions
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Take a whitewater rafting or river tubing trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains with experts that have guided adventurers for 35+ years. Begin your trip […]
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. […]
Lake Coffey
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This small mountain lake has a quarter-mile walking track and trailheads to two popular hiking trails. Located near the Beech Mountain Club facilities off of […]
Mountaineer Adventure Tower
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Explore the highest self-guided adventure tower in the southeast! Features 3 levels of climbing fun, 25’ corkscrew slide, 360-degree views, games, & more. Fun for […]
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 […]
Playground: Bark Park
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Visit one or all of Beech Mountain’s public playgrounds. The Bark Park Playground, located behind the sledding hill, features swings, slides, and a climbing fort […]
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 […]
Scenic Lift Rides
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During the summer and fall months (Thursday-Sunday), soar to new heights with a scenic lift ride at Beech Mountain Resort! Relax and enjoy panoramic views […]
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 […]
Sledding Hill
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Wooosh on down the Beech Mountain sledding hill. Designed for kids ages 12 and under, the hill is steep enough for older kids to have […]
Snow Tubing
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Adjacent to the ski area at Beech Mountain Resort, try out their snow tubing park – fun and easy for all ages. There usually are […]
Watauga Lake
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Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. […]
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
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Ride the first alpine coaster in North Carolina! The track’s length of 3,160 feet includes three circular loops (you do not go upside down), a […]