Certified Wildlife Habitat

Certified Wildlife Habitat

Not just Deer, Bears, Squirrels, Birds, all creatures great and small, that’s our motto. And what’s why Beech Mountain is one of only nine communities in the state of North Carolina to be designated a Wildlife Habitat Community by The National Wildlife Federation...
Mountaineer Adventure Tower

Mountaineer Adventure Tower

Explore the highest self-guided adventure tower in the southeast! Features 3 levels of climbing fun, 25’ corkscrew slide, 360-degree views, games, & more. Fun for all ages. Open May-October.
Avery County Quilt Trail

Avery County Quilt Trail

Discover the natural beauty and heritage of the Appalachian region as you follow the Avery Barn Quilt Trail, including many stops on Beech Mountain. Barn quilts are a fairly new art form based on long standing craft traditions of years past and Western North Carolina...
Smoketree Trail

Smoketree Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025 (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....
Shared Stories

Shared Stories

Take a look for yourself. From travel magazines to digital publications, to network TV, many have shared why they fell in love with our small and charming mountain town. Southern Living Southern Living discovers the 17 best things to do in Beech Mountain. The Pulse...
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