Map and Directions to the North Carolina Small Wind Site
From Eastern NC,
- Take 40 West to 421 North (to Boone).
From Boone,
- Take 105 South (to Seven Devils) (12 miles)
- Turn Right onto 184 West/ Tynecastle Hwy (into Banner Elk)
- In Banner Elk, turn left at stop light, and follow sign toward right for Beech Mountain (HWY 184).
- Continue on Beech Mountain Parkway approx 5 miles until you see a large building with a blue roof on your left, Beech Mountain Sports.
- Once you get to Beech Mountain Sports, turn RIGHT onto Elderberry Ridge Rd. (you will see signs for Pinnacle Inn)
- Approx 0.2 miles, you will bear left at the Pinnacle sign.
- Approx 0.2 miles further, the road will take a sharp left, but you will continue straight on a dirt driveway, which will bring you into the parking area for the Wind Research and Demonstration Site. (look for signs)
Map to the Research and Development Site
