Beech Mountain (North Carolina)
Beech Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country and wholly in the Pisgah National Forest. Its elevation reaches 5,506 feet (1,657 m) and generates feeder streams for the Elk River. Nestled on the top is the Town of Beech Mountain.
| Beech Mountain | |
|---|---|
Beech Mountain seen from Grandfather Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,506 ft (1,678 m) |
| Prominence | 1,520 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | 36°11′02″N 81°52′53″W |
| Geography | |
Beech Mountain Location in North Carolina | |
| Location | Avery County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Elk Park |
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