Black Mountain

Many of the folks who come to Black Mountain are interested in hiking and enjoying the gorgeous foliage and mountain scenery. Hiking and biking trails abound within minutes of the Red Rocker, from up in the fringes of Montreat, to across Ridgecrest along the pass to Old Fort, to the trails behind Route 9. They vary in skill level, from an hour’s easy hike to Lookout Point, to an all day strenuous trek across the Seven Sisters mountain range. And if a challenge is really needed, why not consider the Ultra Marathon up to Mount Mitchell from Lake Tomahawk, held every February? Not for the faint of heart!

For the diehard golfer, Black Mountain offers a superb 18-hole golf course set against wooded hillsides and a small meandering creek. A quality course with conditioned greens, the Black Mountain links can prove surprisingly challenging, especially with the longest par 6 in the nation off its 17th tee box. Guests are advised to coordinate tee times (828-669-2710). Other public golf courses of note in the area include Reems Creek (828-645-4393) and Mt. Mitchell Golf Course (828-675-5454). Both are within an hour's drive of town, and are each ranked by Golf Digest for their layout and beauty.

Just east of Black Mountain, only 30 minutes away, is scenic Chimney Rock Park. An amazing place, it has miles of high rock hiking trails, waterfalls and wonderful scenery (Last of the Mohicans was filmed here). And the view from the Rock itself — wow! Lake Lure, just minutes from the park, is visible to the east. It is a huge meandering lake rimmed with million dollar homes and the available boat tour is loads of fun.

This information comes from the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce.

Locals call Black Mountain the “Front Porch of Western North Carolina” because it welcomes you to the region with its small town flavor. Although it shares many traits with Asheville as a welcoming and vibrant community, Black Mountain has a unique culture of its own.

Visit Black Mountain and you'll find a multitude of shops, art galleries, craft galleries, cafes, bistros and restaurants, all within a few blocks. Pisgah Brewing is located in Black Mountain, as well as the original Dripolator Coffeehouse.

Learn about its history at the Swannanoa Valley Museum, or get a taste of the local music scene at White Horse Black Mountain.

This webcam was made possible by Greybeard Rentals, My Father's Pizza & Pasta, and the Town of Black Mountain.