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Beech Mountain

The Highest Town

East of the Rockies

Beech Mountain sits at 5,506 feet — the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies. Winters bring 100+ inches of snow and a full ski resort five minutes from the house. Summers stay cool when everywhere else is sweltering, with hiking trails, mountain biking, and fishing right outside. Whatever season you come for, the mountain delivers.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Skiing & Snowboarding

Beech Mountain Resort offers 17 slopes and 10 lifts. Night skiing until 10 PM. Rentals and lessons available on-site.

Snow Tubing & Sledding

Snow Tubing & Sledding

Dedicated tubing lanes at the resort. No experience needed—just show up and slide.

Ice Skating

Ice Skating

Outdoor rink in town during winter months.

Ski and snowboard at Beech mountain ski resort
Bellevoire Montmartre
Bellevoire Montmartre

Winter

Winter

Beech Mountain Resort sits 5 minutes from the house. First chair at 9:00 AM, last run at 10 PM under the lights. Seventeen slopes, a terrain park, and snow tubing when you want a break from skiing

Beech Mountain Resort sits 5 minutes from the house. First chair at 9:00 AM, last run at 10 PM under the lights. Seventeen slopes, a terrain park, and snow tubing when you want a break from skiing

High Country Hiking

High Country Hiking

Emerald Outback, Profile Trail, and access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail start near the house. Grandfather Mountain's trails are 25 minutes away—including the Blue Ridge Pinnacle and Calloway Peak routes. Elevation gain ranges from moderate to challenging.

Downhill Mountain Biking

Downhill Mountain Biking

Beech Mountain Resort opens its lifts to mountain bikers in summer. Downhill runs on the same slopes you ski in winter. Bike rentals available at the resort.

Trout Fishing & Kayaking

Trout Fishing & Kayaking

Watauga River and local streams. Wild trout fishing requires NC license. Kayak rentals in nearby Boone.

18-hole course at Buckeye Recreation Center. Free to play.

Disc Golfing
downhill bike in beech mountain
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Summer

Summer

Twenty-eight miles of hiking and mountain biking trails start within walking distance of the house. The Emerald Outback trail system connects to Buckeye Recreation Center—singletrack, downhill runs, and ridge-line views.

Twenty-eight miles of hiking and mountain biking trails start within walking distance of the house. The Emerald Outback trail system connects to Buckeye Recreation Center—singletrack, downhill runs, and ridge-line views.

Local Breweries

Beech Mountain Brewing Company in town. Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Lost Province in Boone.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

15-minute drive to Parkway access. Scenic overlooks, hiking, and fall foliage.

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain

25 minutes away. Mile High Swinging Bridge, hiking trails, and wildlife habitats.

Beech Mountain Town Hall hosts free outdoor concerts throughout summer. Local and regional acts, open lawn seating, mountain air. Worth building a night around.

Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts

Downtown Boone

20 minutes. Restaurants, breweries, local shops, and Appalachian State University events.

summer concerts in beech mountain
grandfather mountain swinging bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway

Year-Round

Year-Round

Beyond the seasonal sports, Beech Mountain gives you access to local breweries and restaurants, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain. Twenty minutes to downtown Boone for dining, shopping, and live music.

Beyond the seasonal sports, Beech Mountain gives you access to local breweries and restaurants, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain. Twenty minutes to downtown Boone for dining, shopping, and live music.

Dining & Town

Dining & Town

Beech Mountain has a handful of local spots. Fred's General Mercantile for breakfast sandwiches, Beech Mountain Brewing for pizza and beer. Twenty minutes to Boone opens up farm-to-table restaurants, barbecue, and international options.

Beech Mountain has a handful of local spots. Fred's General Mercantile for breakfast sandwiches, Beech Mountain Brewing for pizza and beer. Twenty minutes to Boone opens up farm-to-table restaurants, barbecue, and international options.

On Beech Mountain

Fred's General Mercantile

Breakfast, sandwiches, general store

Beech Mountain Brewing Company

Beech Mountain Brewing Company

The Beech Alpen Inn

The Beech Alpen Inn

Pizza, burgers, craft beer

German-inspired pub food

The Gamekeeper

The Gamekeeper

Melanie's Food Fantasy

Stick Boy Bread Company

Local breweries

In Boone (20min)

Fine dining, wild game

Farm-to-table

Bakery, sandwiches

Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Lost Province

the gamekeeper restaurant in boone nc at sunset
beech mountain brewery at sunset
the alpen inn at sunset in beech mountain

The Mountain Delivers
Year-Round

Beech Mountain doesn't have an off-season. Ski it in winter, hike it in summer, watch it turn in fall. Whatever brought you here, the mountain will give you more than you planned for.