by awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (3.6 miles roundtrip, easy to moderate) A nice grassy trail with a hidden treasure of a series of small waterfalls. The woodland path runs from the trailhead at Mill Pond Lane past town limits to the Beech Mountain Parkway Extension....
by beechmtn | Feb 25, 2025
From June through October, on the first Friday of every month, Beech’s much-loved Farmers Market pops up in the public parking lot next to the Sledding Hill. From 2 – 6 p.m., browse and shop for a plethora of fresh produce to whip up at your home away from home, and...
by beechmtn | Jan 27, 2025
A very unique, quirky attraction, Mystery Hill is a unique blend of indoor and outdoor adventure located in Blowing Rock. Explore their mysterious natural gravitational anomaly and watch a ball roll upwards and water flow uphill. Have fun with weird science in our...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
Approximately 127 bird species can be found on Beech Mountain throughout the year. Because of this great abundance of species, the High Country Audubon Society has recognized the Buckeye Lake Recreation Area as one of two “hot spots” in the area. It’s also a...
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...