by awhitelock | Aug 13, 2025
(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...
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 | Mar 12, 2025
(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...
by beechmtn | Feb 26, 2025
The Town of Beech Mountain is honored and thrilled to be designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town in 2025, joining just 15 other destinations across the state. NC Trail Towns offer beautiful trails and champion efforts to encourage responsible travel and outdoor...
by beechmtn | Feb 25, 2025
Beech Mountain is very fortunate to have been spared the worst impact of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024. Thanks to the tireless efforts of utility and construction crews, firefighters, town employees and volunteers, our town is bouncing back quickly. We...
