by beechmtn | Mar 12, 2025
(1/3 of a mile, easy) This paved path is a a popular choice for walking and jogging year-round. It’s great for strollers and scooters. Conveniently located at the Buckeye Recreation Center. Trail Highlights Distance: .33 mile Width: 6 feet Elevation Change:...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
If you’re looking for the best snow skiing in North Carolina, Beech Mountain Resort is the place. It’s the highest ski area in the Eastern United States (5,506 feet). The resort offers 17 trails on 95 skiable acres with plenty of runs for every skill level. With a...
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
Built at the end of the 60s, this magical theme park retold the story of Dorothy through iconic landmarks, captivating performances and even a colorful ballon ride which provided visitors with spectacular bird’s eye views of the surrounding land. The park opened in...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy learning about the fascinating history of the mountain. The collection includes early life on Beech Mountain; chronicles on its earliest known visitors, the Cherokees; logging, milling and railroads on the mountain;...
