Sassafras Trail

Sassafras Trail

(2 miles roundtrip, easy) An old roadbed that is perfect for a pleasant woodlands walk on Beech Mountain without navigating roots and rocks. It begins at Pinnacle Ridge Road near Buckeye Recreation Area and ends at Grassy Gap Creek Trail. To extend your hike, turn...
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....
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....
Beech Mountain History Museum

Beech Mountain History Museum

You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy learning about the fascinating history of the mountain. The collection includes early life on Beech Mountain; chronicles on its earliest known visitors, the Cherokees; logging, milling and railroads on the mountain;...
Bullwinkle’s Pizzeria and Sportsbar

Bullwinkle’s Pizzeria and Sportsbar

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,...
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