(4.5 miles, moderate) This remote trail is great for snowshoeing, mountain biking, cross-country running and hiking. Since this trail is more isolated, you will be immersed in the forest with nothing but the sounds of birds and the trees. Trails follow roadbeds that were designed for a development that was never built, so you’ll find easy grades and wooded scenery.
Tucked away two miles below Buckeye Lake on Buckeye Creek Road. Find two access points for parking: at Gumtree Road on the left (1.1 miles past Buckeye Lake) and Canterwood Road (1.8 miles past Buckeye Lake).
Trail Highlights
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Width: 8 feet
- Elevation Gain: 200 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Terrain: Dirt
- Dogs: Yes, on leash
- Time: Approximately 45 minutes to an hour
- Trailhead: Two access points with a couple of parking spaces at each
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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