Bauer Ridge is 30 minutes to downtown Asheville and 15 minutes to Burnsville, a quaint mountain town with cute shops, great food, and a local brewery. Hiking, skiing, zip-lining, horse riding, and river adventure opportunities are plentiful in our area. Over a hundred hiking trails: Closest to Bauer Ridge is Bailey Farm Trail. Yancey county is home to Toe River Arts and there are amazing potters and painters nearby. We are located in a Dark Sky area and Bare Observatory in Burnsville is a great place to learn about the stars.
Mt. Mitchell State Park: Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River
https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/mount-mitchell-state-park
Linville Falls and Gorge Wilderness area
https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linville-falls-mp-316.htm
Linville Caverns
Navitat Canopy Adventures: Amazing Ziplining experience
Bare Earth to Sky Park: Observatory has the largest public telescope in the southeast.
https://www.mayland.edu/foundation/foundation-projects/earth-to-sky-park/
Toe River Arts: There is a high concentration of artists, especially potters.
Hearth Glass and Gallery offers a Glass blowing experience.
Sandy Bottom Riding Stables
