Black Mountain Travel Guide

Black Mountain is a charming town in North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is great for an adventure getaway, boasting tons of hiking and biking trails just waiting to be explored.

The Town Square is also a relaxing place where visitors can enjoy the art galleries, museums, antique stores and boutiques, as well as ice cream parlors.

Things to Do in Black Mountain

Lake Tomhawk Park is a definite highlight in Black Mountain, offering a beautiful loop trail around the lake, as well as stunning views of the mountains in the background. A popular route for hikers is the Point Lookout Trail, around 3.5 miles long and a great walk for spotting wildlife along the way.

To learn more about the story of the area and Black Mountain, stop by the Swannanoa Valley Museum. Here, you'll find exhibits on the early pioneers, as well as unique artifacts and photographs of the area.

Best Time to Visit Black Mountain

The summer months of June, July and August are the best months to visit Black Mountain. For beautiful foliage, fall is also great time for a vacation here.

Cabins in Black Mountain

Black Mountain is a quaint little town, nestled into the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. In the town itself are a host of art galleries, museums, boutique shops and art galleries, and music venues with live bands throughout the night. A trip to town would not be complete without seeing the impressive Biltmore Estate -- America's largest home.

From Black Mountain NC it is only a 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville which is a another great town to visit or get a vacation home near.

A Black Mountain cabin rental is a great way to get all the comforts of home without being too far from the mountains for a full day of exploring. Having a vacation rental in Black Mountain means you only have to step out your front door to experience the incredible mountain views. There are a huge number of hiking and biking trails through the surrounding forest, a few favourites being a loop around Lake Tomhawk Park and Point Lookout Trail. Black Mountain is a great place for adventure, and no matter what type of vacation home you book, you're sure to have a great stay.