Hickory Spur Trail

Hickory Spur Trail

(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 boulders. This woodland trail connects to Owl Prowl, which in turn connects to Grassy Gap Creek Trail for a longer hike. Grassy Gap...
Grassy Gap Creek Trail

Grassy Gap Creek Trail

(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 Creek and ends at Hawthorne Road. The gradual uphill trek climbs almost 900 in elevation in two...
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Relax inside and out at the riverside Tasting Room, usually open every day year-round with frequent live music to pair with wine flights and snacks. Walk the grounds and terraced vineyards. The Watauga River flows through the property offering up close riverside...
Lower Pond Creek Trail

Lower Pond Creek Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (1.2 miles roundtrip, strenuous) This adventurous trail offers some of Beech Mountain’s greatest natural beauty. Water cascading over rocks with many small falls and one larger waterfall, She Falls Falls, make your hike well worth the...
Slope View Cafe

Slope View Cafe

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch while enjoying a gorgeous view of the slopes. This bright space is inviting and family friendly, and the views can’t be beat any time of the year. Located in the Top of the Beech hotel, open seasonally.
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