Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Sled Hill Beech Mountain
Active Life
Beech Mountain, NC
Elk River Falls NC
Active Life
Elk Park, NC
Elk River Falls NC offers an approximately 0.13-mile walk from parking to a high-volume waterfall with a large plunge pool.
- Visitors seeking an easy-access waterfall
- Waterfall photography
- Families looking for a short outdoor walk
Avery Banner Elk Chamber Of Commerce
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Avery County Chamber Of Commerce promotes Avery County businesses and hosts the annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk.
- Avery County business networking
- local business promotion and marketing exposure
- finding county festivals and community events
Sugar Mountain Realty, Inc
Active Life
Sugar Mountain, NC
Sugar Mountain Ski Patrol is part of a resort offering skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, lessons, rentals, and child care.
- skiing and snowboarding
- ski and snowboard lessons
- families seeking child care during resort activities
Linville Gorge - Old Sandy Flats Trail
Active Life
Rutherfordton, NC
Wilderness Run Adventure Course
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Wilderness Run Adventure Course offers 28 elevated obstacles across three difficulty levels, plus a Little Explorer course for children ages 2–5.
- Families seeking a treetop obstacle course in Banner Elk
- Groups wanting team-building activities among siblings, friends, or coworkers
- Children ages 2–5 seeking a Little Explorer course with scavenger hunting and gem mining
Boone Fork Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Nc
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Linville Ridge Co Club Corp
Active Life
Linville, NC
Linville Ridge offers the highest-elevation golf course east of the Mississippi River plus a 2025 TrackMan learning facility.
- Golfers seeking high-elevation mountain golf
- Players wanting TrackMan indoor practice bays
- Golfers interested in PuttView putting technology
Rough Ridge Lookout
Active Life
NC
Land Harbor
Active Life
Newland, NC
Fiddlers Green Irish Pub
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Challenge Design Innovations, Inc.
Active Life
Banner Elk, NC
Challenge Design Innovations designs and builds challenge courses and zip lines nationwide, with over 45 years of experience and ACCT International accreditation.
- municipalities developing aerial adventure parks
- colleges and universities needing challenge courses or team-building facilities
- commercial operators, campgrounds, resorts, and RV parks building adventure parks
Active Life in nearby counties
FAQ
Which Avery County active-life option is best for a short, easy outing?
Elk River Falls has parking about 0.13 miles from the waterfall and is described as suitable for families seeking a short outdoor walk. It is not intended for a strenuous or extended hike.
What active activities are available for young children in Avery County?
Wilderness Run Adventure Course offers a Little Explorer course for children ages 2–5, including a scavenger hunt and a 2-pound gem-mining bag.
Is Wilderness Run Adventure Course open year-round?
No. The course operates seasonally from May through October, with listed operating hours on Friday through Sunday.
What should I wear to a treetop adventure course?
Wilderness Run requires closed-toe, closed-heel footwear; flip-flops, open-toe or open-heel shoes, dresses, and skirts are listed as unsuitable. Participants also need to fit the 50–250 pound weight range and a full-body harness.
What winter activities are available at Sugar Mountain?
Sugar Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, lessons, rentals, and child care. It also provides a Village Ski Shuttle.