Certified Wildlife Habitat

Certified Wildlife Habitat

Not just Deer, Bears, Squirrels, Birds, all creatures great and small, that’s our motto. And what’s why Beech Mountain is one of only nine communities in the state of North Carolina to be designated a Wildlife Habitat Community by The National Wildlife Federation...
Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

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. Often, you are able to hike directly from your vacation rental or lodge! With the gorgeous mile-high Emerald Outback...
Owl Prowl Trail

Owl Prowl Trail

(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 the mountainside providing a gradual walk and exciting ride for bikers. It can be accessed from Grassy Gap Creek Trail or from Hickory Spur...
Beech Mountain Radio

Beech Mountain Radio

Tune to Beech Mountain Radio (AM 1620) for the latest news and tips for visiting. Listen online here.
Avery County Quilt Trail

Avery County Quilt Trail

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 quilts are a fairly new art form based on long standing craft traditions of years past and Western North Carolina...
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