Falls Trail

Falls Trail

(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot waterfall, Buckeye Creek Falls. A bridge over the creek in front of the waterfalls offers a great spot to take photos...
Hiking Tips

Hiking Tips

Enjoy your hike even more with these helpful tips from our helpful staff members at the Beech Mountain Visitor Center: As the highest town in Eastern USA and coolest town in North Carolina, bring jackets and extra layers even in summer months. Take water and snacks....
Road Biking

Road Biking

Beech Mountain’s 51 miles of bike road routes have a storied history. They were once the final stage of the Tour Du Pont, which was won twice by Lance Armstrong. Armstrong also made Beech Mountain one of his preferred training grounds prior to winning his first Tour...
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...
Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails

Our mile-high town of Beech Mountain has a network of scenic trails for all fitness levels – with summer temperatures that seldom top the 70s. Often, you are able to hike directly from your vacation rental or lodge! With the gorgeous mile-high Emerald Outback...
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