Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake

Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Lake is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. It offers access to the Appalachian Trail and has 105 miles of shoreline with many options for outdoor...
Edge of the World Rafting & Climbing

Edge of the World Rafting & Climbing

Ready for a summer whitewater adventure the whole family can enjoy? Raft down the scenic Watauga River. Your trip begins in Banner Elk, just four miles from Beech Mountain. They have everything covered: rafting gear, professional whitewater guides, photos of your...
Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback

Mtn Bike Trails at Emerald Outback

A bikeaholic’s paradise, the Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain is a 7-mile trail park, a popular mountain biking location year-round (weather permitting!). The trails criss-cross the mountain top and are comprised of double track, single track, grassy areas and...
Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock

This quaint storybook mountain village has a charming downtown filled with local shops, galleries, restaurants, Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (free admission) and even a waterfall hiking trail. A walk down Blowing Rock’s Main Street feels like a bit of a...
Lower Pond Creek Trail

Lower Pond Creek Trail

CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2026 (1.2 miles roundtrip, strenuous) This adventurous trail offers some of Beech Mountain’s greatest natural beauty. Water cascading over rocks with many small falls and one larger waterfall, She Falls Falls, make your hike well worth the...
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