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The Trailhead Menu

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    Tacos

  • Gulley Creek $ 7.95

    Grilled jerk tilapia with mango & black bean salsa, caribbean spiced slaw, and fresh cilantro.

  • Grassy Gap $ 7.95

    Chile rubbed pork tenderloin with bahn mi slaw, chipotle aioli, and fresh cilantro.

  • Skinny Dip Falls $ 9.95

    Blackened grilled rare tuna filet, bahn mi slaw, fresh cilantro, chipotle aioli, & pickled red onion.

    Dinner Entrées

  • Hickory Nut Falls $ 16.95

    Hickory nut gap tri tip steak served with chimichurri, grilled asparagus, and hand cut fries.

  • State Street Chicken Plate $ 10.95

    Ale-marinated & fried buttermilk chicken breasts served with sauté kale & corn pudding.

  • Mountain To Sea $ 9.95

    Ale battered fish and chips with a side of house made tartar sauce and/or malt vinegar.

  • Tender Foot $ 13.85

    Marinated & seasoned pork tenderloin over chimichurri served with side salad and polenta cake.

  • Catawba Falls $ 14.95

    Nc trout filet served over charred kale salad with pickled red onions, carrots, roasted red pepper coulis, and goat cheese.

  • Black Balsam Knob $ 16.95

    Grilled rare tuna filet, rubbed with toasted sesame seed served with asparagus, scallions, cucumber, and ponzu sauce.

  • Lovers Leap $ 16.95

    Fresh wild salmon cakes cooked to order with chipotle aioli, mango & black bean salsa, and grilled asparagus.

    Sides

  • Asparagus $ 1.95

  • House Cut Fries $ 2.95

  • Polenta Cake $ 1.95

  • Baked Mac & Cheese $ 2.95

  • Corn Pudding $ 1.95

  • Kale $ 1.95

  • Onion Rings $ 2.95

  • Cup Soup $ 2.95

    Desserts

  • Peanut Butter Pie $ 4.00

  • Key Lime Pie $ 3.00

    Dressings

  • Blue Cheese (Gf)

  • Balsamic Vinaigrette (V, Gf)

  • Asian Vinaigrette (V)

  • Buttermilk Ranch (Gf)

  • Honey Mustard (Gf)

    Beverages

  • Soft Drinks

  • Tea

  • Coffee

  • Canned Ginger Beer

    Small Bites Menu

  • Chips & Spicy Salsa $ 3.50

  • Ipa O'rings $ 5.95

    In house ipa beer battered onion rings.

  • Frying Pan $ 4.25

    Basket of house cut fries.

  • The Fodder Stack

    Chicken wings tossed in your choice of house made sauces. Spicy mustard, mango habanero, chipotle bbq, mild, house hot, jerk, sweet asian, or cajun spice rubbed.

  • Below Sea Level $ 9.95

    Fresh pei mussels steamed in coconut red curry broth with fresh cilantro and served with a city bakery baguette.

  • Beer Pickle Spear $ 4.25

    Ale battered pickle spears served with house made ranch dressing.

  • Black Mountain Chili

    Homemade chili topped with cheddar and scallions served with city bakery baguette.

  • Soup Of The Day

  • Pub Salmon Cakes $ 10.95

    Fresh wildcaught salmon cakes served with mango black bean salsa & chipotle aioli.

  • Pub Nachos $ 8.00

    Loaded with fresh veggies, mango, black bean, roasted corn, avocado, cilantro sour cream, scallions.

  • Chili Nachos $ 10.00

    Our pub nachos with homemade chili and applewood smoked bacon.

  • Pub Fries $ 10.00

    Fresh cut fries with cheddar cheese, homemade chili, applewood smoked bacon, & scallions.

  • Cheese Fries $ 4.75

    Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese and scallions.

  • Appalachian Trail $ 6.95

    Chickpeas tossed in lemon and honey over grilled kale, pickled onions, roasted red pepper coulis, and goat cheese.

The Trailhead's menu offers a delightful journey through a variety of flavors, perfect for those who appreciate a hearty meal in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Start with their vibrant tacos—each one telling its own story. The Gulley Creek taco, with its tender meats and fresh ingredients, pairs beautifully with the zesty flavors of the Grassy Gap taco, offering a burst of flavors that are hard to resist. For a lighter bite, the Skinny Dip Falls taco delivers a refreshing and flavorful choice.

When it comes to dinner entrees, the options are just as enticing. The Hickory Nut Falls brings a smoky, rich flavor to the table, while the State Street Chicken Plate offers a satisfying, juicy bite that's perfect for any chicken lover. For a true culinary adventure, the Mountain to Sea Tender Foot captures the essence of both land and sea, while the Catawba Falls is a dish that brings a little bit of everything together for a memorable meal.

Sides at The Trailhead are far from ordinary. Indulge in the Polenta Cake, a savory treat that perfectly complements any dish, or enjoy the comforting Baked Mac & Cheese that’s as creamy as it is satisfying. The Corn Pudding adds a sweet, Southern touch, while the House Cut Fries and Asparagus are crispy and fresh, ideal for pairing with any entrée.

No meal is complete without a sweet finish. The Peanut Butter Pie is a rich, indulgent dessert that will leave you craving more, while the Key Lime Pie offers a refreshing tartness that is perfect for cleansing your palate.

From dressings like Blue Cheese to beverages like freshly brewed Tea or Canned Ginger Beer, there’s something for every taste at The Trailhead, ensuring a memorable dining experience.