by beechmtn | Mar 11, 2025
(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...
by beechmtn | Mar 24, 2025
(1.6 miles, moderate) Take a woodland hike to discover a beautiful waterfall setting at Crab Orchard Falls. It’s located along NC 194 in Valle Crucis, a scenic 10-mile drive from Beech Mountain. While you are hiking uphill most of the way to the waterfall, the...
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
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 at the High Mountain Expeditions outpost, just 6.5 miles from Beech Mountain (15-minute drive). The Watauga River winds...
by beechmtn | Feb 13, 2025
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...
by beechmtn | Mar 12, 2025
(1/3 of a mile, easy) This paved path is a a popular choice for walking and jogging year-round. It’s great for strollers and scooters. Conveniently located at the Buckeye Recreation Center. Trail Highlights Distance: .33 mile Width: 6 feet Elevation Change:...
