by beechmtn | Feb 12, 2025
(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot waterfall, Buckeye Creek Falls. A bridge over the creek in front of the waterfalls offers a great spot to take photos...
by beechmtn | Jan 27, 2025
One of the great attractions in the South, Grandfather Mountain stands head and shoulders above the High Country as one of North Carolina’s top scenic attractions. It gets its unique name from pioneers who recognized that from certain vantage points, the cliffs...
by awhitelock | Nov 20, 2025
Ski, snowboard, and clothing rentals with brands like North Face, Burton, Patagonia, K2, Rossignol, Spyder, Atomic, Salomon, Smith, and more. Alpine does not accept rental reservations at the Beech Mountain location. For reservations, you can reserve at the Banner Elk...
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 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...
