Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Mark File is a Beech Mountain local and lifelong North Carolinian with a passion for the mountains, travel, exploring, and hiking. Mark works closely with many High Country towns, giving him a unique familiarity to Beech’s outdoor recreation and what makes it...
Villa Nove Vineyard

Villa Nove Vineyard

Enjoy the tastes of Tuscany in Tennessee at Watauga Lake! Surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountains views from every angle, this Tuscan-inspired winery invites guests to indulge their palettes in special Villa Nove wines and a delicious menu made for pairing. Every glass...
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...
Shared Stories

Shared Stories

Take a look for yourself. From travel magazines to digital publications, to network TV, many have shared why they fell in love with our small and charming mountain town. Southern Living Southern Living discovers the 17 best things to do in Beech Mountain. The Pulse...
Upper Pond Creek Trail

Upper Pond Creek Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (2 miles roundtrip, easy) The town’s favorite trail is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Stations located along the trail provide interesting information about creek life, trees, animals, and wildflowers. The one-mile...
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