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. Easy to Moderate. Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing permitted on the trail.
Each season brings change to the trail. Winter, when the ground is covered with snow, is a good time to try out snowshoeing. Spring brings wildflowers and summer has the rhododendron fill the shaded sections with gorgeous color, and when the leaves begin to fall, a walk down the trail can often have wild turkey spottings.
Trail Highlights
- Distance: 1.8 mile
- Width: 4 feet
- Elevation Change: 270 feet
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Terrain: Dirt, rocks, roots, streams
- Dogs: Yes, on leash.
- Time: Approximately one to two hours
- Trailhead: Roadside parking off Mill Pond Rd.
- Special features: small waterfalls and streams
Go to our Hiking Guide for more trails! Pick up a free Beech Mountain Hiking Map at the Visitor Center or Recreation Center.
This trail is provided and managed by Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation. Beech Mountain is designated an Outdoor NC Trail Town, championing stewardship, accessible outdoors and responsible recreation to sustain our trails for future generations. Join the movement to preserve North Carolina’s Outdoor Spaces by following the Leave No Trace guidelines.
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