by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
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...
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 | Jan 24, 2025
Visit one or all of Beech Mountain’s public playgrounds. The Bark Park Playground, located behind the sledding hill, features swings, slides, and a climbing fort – conveniently by the dog park and Greenway. Also visit two other nearby playgrounds: Buckeye...
by awhitelock | Nov 20, 2025
Ski, snowboard, and clothing rentals with brands like North Face, Burton, Patagonia, K2, Rossignol, Spyder, Atomic, Salomon, Smith, and more. Alpine does not accept rental reservations at the Beech Mountain location. For reservations, you can reserve at the Banner Elk...
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...
