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 | Jan 24, 2025
Grab the kids for some fun old fashioned gem mining on Beech Mountain! You will be provided with everything you need to pan for treasures. Find the highest ratio of gems to sand in the area. Get the Sample pack, 3 lb bag, or try the 2.5 gallon bucket for everyone to...
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 | Mar 10, 2025
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....
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
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...
