by beechmtn | Feb 20, 2025
Your first stop as you arrive in Beech Mountain should be the Visitor Center! Get updates on events, things to do, hiking trails, skiing, dining and more. Pick up maps, brochures and magazines to help you plan your stay. Helpful hosts offer plenty of tips and...
by awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
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....
by beechmtn | Jan 28, 2025
Take an educational guided tour of this mountaintop alpaca farm, located near Banner Elk. Learn about the animals that work and play at this family-owned, working fiber farm. Meet alpacas, llamas, angora goats, livestock guardians, and more. After the tour, stop by...
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...