Sunset Park

Sunset Park

This small park high on Beech Mountain is big on views! Take a short trail to boulders with westward views that are perfect for sunsets from high on the mountain. Off street parking for a couple of cars.
Snow Tubing

Snow Tubing

Adjacent to the ski area at Beech Mountain Resort, try out their snow tubing park – fun and easy for all ages. There usually are 6-8 lanes in operation and snow guns ensure plenty of snow coverage. The runs stretch to 700 feet in length, including long runoffs...
Hickory Spur Trail

Hickory Spur Trail

(0.4 miles, Easy) Switch back through the trees from S. Hickory Lane. Along the way you’ll cross a small stream over a natural bridge of boulders. This woodland trail connects to Owl Prowl, which in turn connects to Grassy Gap Creek Trail for a longer hike. Grassy Gap...
Road Biking

Road Biking

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...
Banner Elk

Banner Elk

Many visitors to Beech Mountain drive through the small town of Banner Elk, located at the base of the mountain. Find a dozen restaurants, shops, winery, brewery, park and other services you may need during your visit. It’s home to Lees-McRae College, a...
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