{"id":5619,"date":"2022-02-02T02:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T02:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=5619"},"modified":"2023-08-16T12:46:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T12:46:41","slug":"15-hiking-trails-in-beech-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-hiking-trails-in-beech-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Hiking Trails in Beech Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Beech-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Beech-Mountain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Beech-Mountain-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Beech Mountain is a town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Beech Mountain Resort features skiing trails, a summit deck with panoramic views, a terrain park, and a creekside Falls Trail. The Emerald Outback at Beech is an all-season trail park. Special events bring out the 1970s amusement park Land of Oz. If you&#8217;re interested in the history of Beech Mountain, you might want to visit the historic Beech Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail is just one mile long and features 15 informational stations where visitors can learn more about the wildlife, plants, and creek. The seasonal change is noticeable in the landscape as well. During the winter months, look for animal tracks in the snow. During the spring, wildflowers like Trout Lily bloom. Rhododendrons fill the shaded areas with color. In the Fall, watch out for wild turkeys and white tail deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beech Mountain is home to one of the largest snow tubing parks in the East. There are four different areas for tubing, and each area has professionally lit lanes ranging from 400 to 1,000 feet. There are even two moving carpet lifts for a more thrilling ride. And don&#8217;t forget about the beautiful scenery and wildlife that can be found in the Beech Mountain National Recreation Area. While visiting the park, don&#8217;t miss a day to explore the trail, and stay for a while to experience nature at its finest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beech Mountain offers some of the best hiking trails in the region. It&#8217;s also a great place to go tubing. The state-of-the-art tube park at Beech Mountain features extra-long runs and convenient access to the rest of Alpine Village. In addition to the trail, the tubing park has seven hundred-foot chutes, including the most popular, longest, and steepest. You&#8217;ll be able to find the perfect tube with the help of a magic carpet conveyer. Ticket sales for tubing are first-come-first-serve basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beech Mountain is home to more than a dozen bird species. During the spring and summer, you can spot dozens of different bird species. If you want to try yoga, take the chair lift up to the mountain and learn about the yogic lifestyle. While there are many other things to do and see on Beech Mountain, the town&#8217;s quaint general store is the focal point of its allure. The Mercantile is an essential part of life on Beech Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who enjoy hiking, Beech Mountain has some of the most unique hikes in the area. It&#8217;s a popular destination for families and has many opportunities for activities. While the town is only home to 320 residents, its location at the top of Beech Mountain makes it the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains. There are no other towns higher than Beech Mountain! If you&#8217;re planning a hike in the region, it&#8217;s a great place to start exploring the area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beech Mountain is a town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Beech Mountain Resort features skiing trails, a summit deck with panoramic views, a terrain park, and a creekside Falls Trail. The Emerald Outback at Beech is an all-season trail park. Special events bring out the 1970s amusement park Land of Oz. 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