Banner Elk

Banner Elk

Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
Sassafras Trail

Sassafras Trail

(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...
Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles

Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles

Please help care for our trails, forests and lakes on Beech Mountain and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. These seven Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles provide a pathway for everyone to have amazing, responsible, and safe outdoor adventures in North Carolina....
Christie Village

Christie Village

Affordable 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom fully furnished condos located less than a half mile from entrance to Beech Mountain Resort (Ski Beech). Features full kitchens, electric fireplaces, and unique architectural design. Peace and tranquility in a rustic setting. Enjoy...
Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake

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. It offers access to the Appalachian Trail and has 105 miles of shoreline with many options for outdoor...
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