Smoketree Trail

Smoketree Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (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....
Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock

This quaint storybook mountain village has a charming downtown filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (free admission) and even a waterfall hiking trail. A walk down Blowing Rock’s Main Street feels like a bit of a...
Beech Mountain Trip Tips

Beech Mountain Trip Tips

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...
Buckeye Recreation Center

Buckeye Recreation Center

Our town’s recreation center offers a wealth of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Indoors, find a gym, basketball, tennis, pickleball, playroom for kids, and fitness classes. Head outside for fun at Buckeye Lake, a playground, walking path,...
Story Ideas

Story Ideas

Frosty Family Fun… Cool, Cool Summer Adventures… Best Small-Town Museums. If you are looking for inspiration, here are a few thought starters to spark your creativity. Beech Mountain: Ski, Sled and Stay. Autumn is Adventure Season at Beech Mountain. What’s Cooler Than...
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