by beechmtn | Feb 12, 2025
(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...
by beechmtn | Feb 26, 2025
Buckeye Lake is the town’s water reservoir located adjacent to the Buckeye Recreation Center. The beautiful 6.5-acre mountain lake is surrounded by 60 acres of protected forest. It’s open year-round to enjoy the shoreside views, hike the lake trails, watch...
by beechmtn | Jan 22, 2025
Located in the Top of the Beech Inn, Bullwinkle’s offers great hand-tossed and hearthstone pizza with a large selection of toppings as well as several specialty pizzas. Their contemporary Italian cuisine menu also features classic pasta dishes, appetizers, soups,...
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 awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
(1.2 miles, moderate) Given its name due to the many owls that can be seen and heard along its route, it winds its way through the mountainside providing a gradual walk and exciting ride for bikers. It can be accessed from Grassy Gap Creek Trail or from Hickory Spur...
