Beech Mountain Resort

Beech Mountain Resort

Find outdoors adventure both winter and summer! In addition to being the highest ski area in the Eastern United States, the resort offers 17 slopes on 98 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. And with a vertical drop of 830 feet Beech Mountain...
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...
Snow Tubing

Snow Tubing

Adjacent to the ski area at Beech Mountain Resort, try out their snow tubing park – fun and easy for all ages. There usually are 6-8 lanes in operation and snow guns ensure plenty of snow coverage. The runs stretch to 700 feet in length, including long runoffs...
Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

Take an educational guided tour of this mountaintop alpaca farm, located near Banner Elk. Learn about the animals that work and play at this family-owned, working fiber farm. Meet alpacas, llamas, angora goats, livestock guardians, and more. After the tour, stop by...
Birding

Birding

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...
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