Hiking Tips

Hiking Tips

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....
Crab Orchard Falls Hike

Crab Orchard Falls Hike

(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...
Westerly Hills Trail

Westerly Hills Trail

(4.5 miles, moderate) This remote trail is great for snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country running and hiking. Since this trail is more isolated, you will be immersed in the forest with nothing but the sounds of birds and the trees. Trails follow roadbeds that...
Falls Trail

Falls Trail

(1 mile, moderate) The Falls Trail begins at Buckeye Recreation Center with plenty of parking. The one-mile loop descends by the creek to the 25-foot waterfall, Buckeye Creek Falls. A bridge over the creek in front of the waterfalls offers a great spot to take photos...
Outdoor NC: Join the Movement

Outdoor NC: Join the Movement

Everyone is invited to join the mission to preserve North Carolina’s beloved outdoor spaces! Exciting new opportunities are available for outdoor stewards to win rewards. Explore the stunning beauty of North Carolina and help preserve our beloved outdoor spaces!...
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