Highlights: River views, wildlife, birdwatching Distance: 7.1 mile loop Elevation change: 426 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: 11617 Caledon Road, King George VA Website: Caledon State Park Beer Pairings: Colonial Beach Brewery, Beach Brew-nette & Monroe Bay IPA The Hike: Caledon became a Virginia State Park in 2012, but its history goes back to […]
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The Hike: We really enjoyed this hike. It has great views of two waterfalls and is located in one of Park’s federally designated Wilderness areas. The trailhead is located near Skyline Drive. An information sign has a map and trail details. This is a loop hike, so you can go in either direction. We chose
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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: grassy summit, views, fall foliage, Appalachian Trail, Nantahala National Forest Distance: 3.6 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,000 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Wayah Gap picnic area on Wayah Road, about 14 miles west of Franklin NC Website: AllTrails Beer Pairings: Lazy Hiker Brewing: Springer Fever pilsner and 20 Mile IPA The
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Highlights: wild ponies, wildflowers, wildlife, great views, highest peak in Virginia Distance: 8.9 mile loop Elevation change: 1,300 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/difficult Trailhead Parking: Grayson Highland State Park, Massie Gap parking area; park fee required Website: Grayson Highland State Park Trail Guide Beer Pairings: South Street Brewery Satan’s Pony The Hike: At a height of
Highlights: wild ponies, wildflowers, wildlife, great views Distance: 4.0 mile loop Elevation change: 850 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Grayson Highland State Park, Massie Gap parking area; park fee required Website: Grayson Highland State Park Trail Guide Beer Pairings: Damascus Brewery-Preppy Harvard Boy IPA & Beaver Ridge IPA The Hike: This hike is a
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Highlights: mountain views, bald summit, Appalachian Trail Distance: 1.5 mile loop Elevation change: 288 feet Difficulty level: Easy Trailhead Parking: NC State Route 1182 near Hot Springs NC. See link below for directions. The parking area is small with room for about 15 vehicles. Website: US Forest Service Beer Pairings: Wicked Weed Brewing Pernicious IPA
Highlights: mountain views, rocky summit, Appalachian Trail Distance: 3.8 out and back Elevation change: 1,120 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/Strenuous Trailhead Parking: Visitor Center, Blue Ridge Parkway mile 5.8 Website: National Park Service Beer Pairings: Pro Re Nata Brewery, Crozet VA Hop Drone IPA & Tapped Out pilsner The Hike: This popular hike can be crowded
Highlights: Highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, classic Virginia bucket list hike Distance: 4 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,070 feet Difficulty level: Moderate/strenuous Trailhead Parking: Crabtree Falls day use parking area, off state route 56 in Nelson county VA. $3 parking fee. Website: US Forest Service Beer Pairings: Blue Mountain Native Species pale
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Highlights: Three bald summits, spectacular views, blaze orange azaleas, Roan Highlands, Appalachian Trail Distance: 4.9 mile out and back Elevation change: 1,030 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Carver’s Gap at the NC/TN state line; Tennessee route 143 and North Carolina route 261 Website: AllTrails Beer Pairings: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Dankful IPA The
Grassy Ridge Bald, Jane Bald, and Round Bald on the AT Read More »
