by awhitelock | May 6, 2025
Mark File is a Beech Mountain local and lifelong North Carolinian with a passion for the mountains, travel, exploring, and hiking. Mark works closely with many High Country towns, giving him a unique familiarity to Beech’s outdoor recreation and what makes it...
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...
by beechmtn | Feb 13, 2025
Relax inside and out at the riverside Tasting Room, usually open every day year-round with frequent live music to pair with wine flights and snacks. Walk the grounds and terraced vineyards. The Watauga River flows through the property offering up close riverside...
by beechmtn | Jan 27, 2025
One of the great attractions in the South, Grandfather Mountain stands head and shoulders above the High Country as one of North Carolina’s top scenic attractions. It gets its unique name from pioneers who recognized that from certain vantage points, the cliffs...
by beechmtn | Mar 3, 2025
(1.5 miles roundtrip, easy) This trail follows a graveled town road with gentle climbs. The wide path and gentle grade make it great for families and walking a dog through the woodlands. It follows Red Fox Lane and Arrowhead Road, ending at Pinnacle Ridge Road. Extend...
