Ski & Snowboard

Ski & Snowboard

If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern United States (5,506 feet). The resort offers 17 trails on 95 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. With a...
Forked Trail

Forked Trail

(1 mile roundtrip, easy) This woodland stroll meets a paved trail going behind Beech Mountain’s popular Inns. The trail begins at the arch bridge at Wynn Park, across from the Beech Mountain History Museum. The trail ends at the Parkway Overlook. It mostly...
Fred’s General Mercantile

Fred’s General Mercantile

“If we don’t have it, you don’t need it” has been Fred’s slogan since opening its doors in 1979. And boy, has Fred’s lived up to it! This General Store that has served as the center of our community is your one-stop shopping spot for fruits, vegetables (locally grown...
Wild Iris Trail

Wild Iris Trail

(3.4 miles roundtrip, easy) This easy woodland trail has a gentle elevation change, following old roadbeds through lush forests. As the site of Beech Mountain’s annual Mud Run, there are several obstacles to try (or ignore) along the way. Due to the openness of this...
Grassy Gap Creek Trail

Grassy Gap Creek Trail

(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...
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