Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Our condo sits at Sugar Top, overlooking Sugar Mountain Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ski and snow-tube in winter, hike and ride the lifts in summer, and take in Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway all year. Here are our favourite places to start, with our own star ratings.
Conditions and closures change, especially in winter. Please confirm hours, road status, trail and lift conditions with each place before heading out.
The closest town to the mountain and a convenient place to find restaurants, shops, groceries and coffee.
Open in MapsA lively college town with a wide range of restaurants, breweries, shops and supermarkets, a good choice for a bigger resupply.
Open in MapsA charming village with a walkable main street of restaurants, shops and galleries, plus well-loved scenic attractions nearby.
Open in MapsA peaceful, picturesque valley community with a historic feel, farmland and country-store charm. A relaxing drive.
Open in MapsThe Avery County seat, a small mountain town a short drive from Sugar Mountain.
Open in MapsPizza, next to the Food Lion at the bottom of Sugar Mountain.
Open in MapsThe ski resort the condo overlooks, with slopes and snow-tubing in winter. Check the resort's website for current lift, rental and snow conditions before you go.
Open in MapsA neighbouring mountain town, high in elevation and home to its own ski resort. A good second option for a snow day.
Open in MapsA ski area in the High Country.
Open in MapsIn the warmer months the resort's lifts can carry riders and their bikes up the mountain for downhill riding on trails of varying difficulty. Confirm with the resort whether lift-served biking is running and what gear is required.
Open in MapsA famous scenic drive, winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge with overlooks and trailheads. Sections often close in winter or in bad weather, so check its status first.
Open in MapsA well-known peak with a nature preserve, wildlife habitats, overlooks and the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Look up current conditions before you drive up.
Open in MapsA curving elevated concrete section of the Blue Ridge Parkway built to hug the side of Grandfather Mountain, and a celebrated feat of engineering.
Open in MapsA popular hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with open rocky outlooks and wide views, particularly lovely in fall. Exposed rock can be slippery when wet or icy.
One of the best-known waterfalls in the region, reached by short trails to overlooks above the gorge, off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Open in MapsA rugged, protected wilderness area with a deep river gorge and demanding backcountry trails. Best for experienced hikers, though some overlooks are more accessible.
Open in MapsA Blue Ridge Parkway park near Blowing Rock with historic manor grounds, carriage trails for walking, and pleasant views.
Open in MapsSnow tubing and ziplines.
Open in MapsA family amusement park built around a steam railroad.
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