by awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
(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...
by beechmtn | Mar 12, 2025
(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 at Pinnacle Ridge Road near Buckeye Recreation Area and ends at Grassy Gap Creek Trail. To extend your hike, turn...
by beechmtn | Apr 8, 2025
(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 immersed in the forest with nothing but the sounds of birds and the trees. Trails follow roadbeds that...
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
Take the scenic drive to Valle Crucis to explore the Original Mast General Store that opened in 1883! It still houses the Post Office and offers up a 5 cents cup of coffee. Traversing its creaking floorboards, you’ll find country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware,...
