Cataloochee Ski Area and Valley - Waynesville Outdoor Playgrounds
Begin a new family tradition this Thanksgiving in the mountains of Western North Carolina! Sunset Falls at Bald Creek stirs the deepest emotions with breathtaking views of its mountain backdrop. Dramatic ridge lines lead to massive summits, outlining the picturesque panorama that is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, the Appalachian Trail and the famous Elk Preserve in the Cataloochee Valley is easily accessible by residents of Sunset Falls at Bald Creek through a secret nearby entrance. Voted as one of the best mountain towns in North Carolina because of its ideal location and stunning views, it is no wonder the Crabtree community of Haywood County is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
This years family fun begins on the slopes of the Cataloochee Ski Area. From 8:30am to 4:30pm on Thursday, November 28, skiers and their families can enjoy a festive Thanksgiving Day on the mountain. With five ski lifts and over 4,000 sets of rental equipment, Cataloochee Ski Area has everything you need to gear up and get out on the mountain. The mountain’s vertical drop is 740 feet, with numerous trails to accommodate beginners and even the most experienced of skiers.
Living in one of the best mountain towns in North Carolina means you can work up a turkey appetite on 50 acres of fresh, powdered snow. Test your skills on the 5,400 foot high Omigosh trail, or take advantage of Cataloochee Ski Area’s class lessons available throughout the day. This winter wonderland is located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
The most exciting part about living in one of the best mountain towns in North Carolina is the endless mountain activities that accompany a Waynesville gated community. Sunset Falls at Bald Creek is just 18 miles from Cataloochee Ski Area where skiers and snowboarders enjoy state of the art amenities dedicated to providing pristine riding conditions.
Within a Waynesville gated community there is security, tranquility, and an abundance of recreational activities during the holidays, and any other day. Entertaining everyone in the family has never been more rewarding. Sunset Falls at Bald Creek allows residents and their families to explore the great outdoors from a convenient location near the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance and other natural wonders. Allow this Thanksgiving to become the beginning of a tradition skiing along the magnificent slopes in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina!
