Sunset at 5506'
Ride the Beech lift up to the Skybar for the highest sunset east of the Mississippi.
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Summer · June – August
Trade the Summer Heat for the Mountains
When temperatures climb elsewhere, the North Carolina High Country offers a refreshing change of scenery.
Elevation
5,300 ft
Avg high
72–78°F
Skybar sunset
5,506 ft
To the Parkway
20 minutes
Summer on Sugar Mountain means mountain air, beautiful views and days filled with outdoor adventures.
From Sugar Ski Haven, explore hiking and mountain biking trails, play a round of golf, visit nearby Grandfather Mountain, experience local festivals or spend an afternoon discovering Banner Elk.
For guests who love being outdoors, summer brings countless possibilities throughout the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
And sometimes the best activity is simply slowing down, enjoying the scenery and appreciating a cool mountain evening.
Our beautifully renovated condos give couples, families and friends a comfortable place to return to after a day of exploring.
Summer Highlights
- Cooler mountain temperatures
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Golf
- Tennis and pickleball
- Festivals and outdoor events
- Grandfather Mountain
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Wineries
- Banner Elk restaurants and shopping
Your Summer Mountain Escape Is Waiting
Come for the activities—or come simply to escape the heat.
How to spend your days
Lift-served mountain biking
Downhill laps at Beech, or the Emerald Outback for cross-country miles.
Adventure
Parkway overlook drive
Rough Ridge, the Linn Cove Viaduct and a picnic pulled from the condo kitchen.
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Tweetsie day with the kids
Steam train, gold panning and enough shade for the grown-ups.
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Blowing Rock stroll
Shops, ice cream, and a park bench on Main Street as the light goes long.
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Nearby this season
Where we send guests in summer
Beech Mountain Resort
The highest ski area in the eastern US. In summer the 5506' Skybar opens for sunset views and lift-served biking.
20 min away
Emerald Outback Trails
Ridge-top hiking and biking loops on Beech with long-range views toward Grandfather.
22 min away
Rough Ridge Overlook
The iconic boardwalk view over the Linn Cove Viaduct. Peak fall color lands mid-October.
25 min away
Tweetsie Railroad
Wild-West steam train park; the fall Ghost Train is a High Country tradition.
30 min away
Downtown Blowing Rock
Boutiques, fudge, galleries and a Main Street built for strolling. Park once and wander.
30 min away
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