CLOSED FOR STORM REPAIRS IN 2025
(2 miles roundtrip, easy) The town’s favorite trail is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Stations located along the trail provide interesting information about creek life, trees, animals, and wildflowers. The one-mile trail has parking at Lake Coffey and Perry Park. As you wander along this trail, you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery, wildflowers, and the soothing sounds of nature. The creek runs alongside the path, adding to the tranquility. Deer and other small animals are often spotted playing along the creek.
Each season brings change to the trail. Winter, when the ground is covered with snow, is a good time to look for animal tracks. Spring brings wildflowers, with the Trout Lily among the first to bloom. In May, the beech trees our mountain was named after bloom gorgeous big white flowers. During summer, the rhododendron fill the shaded sections with gorgeous color, and when the leaves begin to fall, a walk down the trail can often scare up a wild turkey, white tail deer or grouse.
Trail Highlights
- Distance: 1 mile
- Width: 4 feet
- Elevation Change: 371 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Terrain: Dirt, rocks, roots, stairs, bridges
- Dogs: Yes, on leash.
- Time: Approximately one hour
- Trailhead: 4 spaces gravel, and bathrooms both at the Lake Coffey trailhead (1 Lower Pond Creek Trail, Beech Mountain)
- Special features: Picnic area and pavilion at Perry Park. Additional walking trail at Lake Coffey.
- Accessible restrooms at Lake Coffey (about 500 ft from the trail head)
To extend the hike, take the adjoining Lower Pond Creek Trail at Lake Coffey.
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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