Easy day hikes paired with nearby breweries

What better way to finish off a great day hike than with an ice-cold brew? These recommendations come from experienced Maine Brew & Bev contributors such as Carey Kish and Josh Christie. Let us know what you think after your trip — post your photos and comments on our social channels.

Hikes & Brews: Keay Brook & Tuckahoe Preserves and Corner Point Brewing
Known to the native Wabanaki as the Newichawannock, meaning the "river with many falls,” the meandering Salmon Falls River forms the scenic natural bo[read more]
Hikes & Brews: Gulf Hagas and Bissell Brothers Three Rivers
Gulf Hagas is a spectacular gorge on the west branch of the Pleasant River in the heart of the 100-Mile Wilderness between Greenville and Brownville J[read more]
Hikes & Brews: Knife Edge Brewing, Trout Mountain, Katahdin Area Trails & Baxter State Park
Knife Edge Brewing opened in 2022 high on Hammond Ridge on the edge of the wilderness eight miles west of Millinocket. The structure’s modern design f[read more]
Hikes & Brews: Good Will-Hinckley Trails & Bigelow Brewing Company
A walk in the woods on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley is a delightful experience rich with natural beauty and interesting history. The 1,000-acre pr[read more]
Hikes & Brews: Wells Reserve & Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Spanning the estuaries of the Webhannet River and the Little River along the Gulf of Maine, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in Wells encompasses 2,250 a[read more]
XC Ski & Brews: Bethel's Ski Trails and Steam Mill Brewing
Situated along the placid Androscoggin River and surrounded by rugged peaks, Bethel is often referred to as “Maine’s most beautiful mountain village”—[read more]