Beech Mountain Resort
Highest ski area east of the Mississippi at 5,506 feet, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge with 17 trails on 95 skiable acres.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
253m (830ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,678m (5,505ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,425m (4,675ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
169cm (67in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
17
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
38ha (94ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
18%
Intermediate
53%
Advanced
29%
Best For
Location
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