About Beech Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North Carolina. It offers 830 feet of vertical drop, 95 skiable acres, 17 marked runs, served by 9 lifts. Beech Mountain Resort opened in 1967. Its official stats page describes it as the highest ski area in Eastern America. Compact 95-acre footprint with 830 feet of vertical and 17 trails; official stats list two terrain parks and full snowmaking coverage.
Why Visit Beech Mountain Resort?
- 17 runs with 830ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 80"
- 95 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 9 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Beech Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
5,505ft
Summit Elevation
1,678m
4,675ft
Base Elevation
1,425m
830ft
Vertical Drop
253m
95 acres
Skiable Area
38.45 ha
17
Total Runs
1.0mi
Longest Run
1.6km
9
Lifts
80"
Avg. Snowfall
203cm annually
How Beech Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
30%
40%
20%
10%
●Beginner
30% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 10, 2025
Closing DayMarch 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Beech Mountain Resort
By Car
Beech Mountain Resort is in North Carolina, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude36.1944
Longitude-81.8847
RegionNorth Carolina, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Beech Mountain Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Beech Mountain Resort averages 80" of snowfall a year.
Beech Mountain Resort rates 30% of its terrain as beginner, across 17 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Beech Mountain Resort averages 80" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 5,505 ft.
Beech Mountain Resort is located in North Carolina, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 36.1944, -81.8847.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Beech Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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