by beechmtn | Mar 24, 2025
(1.6 miles, moderate) Take a woodland hike to discover a beautiful waterfall setting at Crab Orchard Falls. It’s located along NC 194 in Valle Crucis, a scenic 10-mile drive from Beech Mountain. While you are hiking uphill most of the way to the waterfall, the...
by beechmtn | Mar 11, 2025
(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...
by beechmtn | Feb 20, 2025
Not just Deer, Bears, Squirrels, Birds, all creatures great and small, that’s our motto. And what’s why Beech Mountain is one of only nine communities in the state of North Carolina to be designated a Wildlife Habitat Community by The National Wildlife Federation...
by beechmtn | Feb 13, 2025
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...
by awhitelock | Nov 26, 2025
Ski, snowboard, and sledding rentals are just steps away with these conviently located shops ready to get you out on the slopes! Click ‘Read More” to see the ski shops operating on Beech Mountain.