Highlights: Hike-in lodge, wildflowers, AT southern terminus Distance: 8.8 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,565 feet Difficulty level: Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Amicaola State Park, Top of Falls parking area, park entrance fee required Website: Len Foote Hike Inn Beer Pairings: Terrapin Brewing—Hopsecutioner IPA & Golden Ale The Hike: There are several ways to reach […]
Highlights: Hike-in lodge, wildflowers, great views Distance: 4.9 miles one way Elevation change: 500 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Amicaola State Park, Top of Falls parking area, park entrance fee required Website: Len Foote Hike Inn Beer Pairings: Sweetwater Brewing—420 Extra Pale Ale & IPA The Hike: The Len Foote Hike Inn has been
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Highlights: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, bald summits, great views, wildlife Distance: 4.8 miles, out and back Elevation change: 1,490 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/Difficult Trailhead Parking: Clingman’s Dome Visitor Center parking area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Website: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Beer Pairings: Boojum Brewery—Graveyard Fields porter and Gem & Juice IPA The
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Highlights: Shenandoah National Park, wilderness, stream crossings Distance: 6.0 mile loop Elevation change: 1,100 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Elkwallow Wayside Parking Area, Skyline Drive mile 24 Website: Shenandoah National Park Beer Pairings: Bald Top Brewery—Springhouse Session IPA & Roasted Dry Irish Stout The Hike: Shenandoah National Park has many spectacular hikes. Most of
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Highlights: Great views, Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park Distance: 7.2 miles out and back Elevation change: 1,130feet Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Loft Mountain Wayside parking area, Skyline Drive mile 79.5 Website: Shenandoah National Park Beer Pairings: Three Notch’d Brewery—40 Mile IPA & No Veto brown ale The Hike: This hike begins at the north
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Highlights: Great views, rocky summit, Shenandoah National Park Distance: 6.8 miles out and back Elevation change: 1,369 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Blackrock Summit parking area, Skyline Drive mile 84.4 Website: Shenandoah National Park Beer Pairings: Trapezium Brewery—Lucky 46 IPA & Lucky 25 American Brown The Hike: This hike packs in some great scenery
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Highlights: Cabins, river, Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park Distance: 4.2 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,050 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Skyline Drive mile 37.9 Website: Shenandoah National Park Beer Pairings: Brothers Craft Brewing—Great Outdoors Virginia pale ale & Elementary porter The Hike: This hike offers a glimpse into life in this region
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Highlights: Shenandoah National Park, wilderness views, wildflowers Distance: 9.4 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,800 feet Difficulty level: Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Skyline Drive, mile 55.1, Bootens Gap parking area Website: Virginia Trail Guide Beer Pairings: Cave Hill Farms Brewery: Full Mane IPA & Hoppy Gator IPA The Hike: We were looking for a longer
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Highlights: Great views, mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Appalachian Trail Distance: 3.4 mile loop Elevation change: 850 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Skyline Drive, mile 41.7, Stony Man parking area Website: National Park Service Beer Pairings: Basic City Beer Company 6th Lord IPA The Hike: This is a fun hike with some great views. The
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Highlights: Rocky summit, panoramic views, fall foliage, Appalachian Trail Distance: 5.8 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,200 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: State Route 828 (Meadows Lane) near Tyro, Virginia Website: AllTrails and US Forest Service Beer Pairings: Seven Sisters Brewery, Mary old ale & Maggie imperial IPA The Hike: In the old days
