Playground: Bark Park

Playground: Bark Park

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...
First Chair Coffee Shop

First Chair Coffee Shop

Conveniently located by the entrance of the Beech Mountain Resort and serving a variety of freshly brewed coffee, espresso, teas, specialty drinks, and more, First Chair Coffee shop is ready to meet all of your caffeination needs. They also offer a variety of baked...
Smoketree Trail

Smoketree Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025 (3.6 miles roundtrip, easy to moderate) A nice grassy trail with a hidden treasure of a series of small waterfalls. The woodland path runs from the trailhead at Mill Pond Lane past town limits to the Beech Mountain Parkway Extension....
Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback

Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback

A bikeaholic’s paradise, the Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park, a popular mountain biking location year-round (weather permitting!). The trails criss-cross the mountain top and are comprised of double track, single track, grassy areas and...
Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Known as America’s Favorite Drive, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway winds through 469 miles of mountain meadows and seemingly endless vistas. There’s no better way to see the heart of the NC High Country, complete with overlooks, picnic spots, hiking trails and panoramic...
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