Find an Upcoming Trip and book your spot.

All trips leave at 10 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. We pick you up, take you to the trailhead to hike, shuttle you to a local taproom (brewery, bar, etc.) after for a beer (and some tours for food), and then drop you back where the day started.

Trips are limited to (9) guests.

We're constantly charting new Trail to Taproom trip itineraries.

Each Trail to Taproom trip includes (1) hiking trail stop, (1) taproom stop, and transportation to and from the hike/taproom.

All tours leave from Bitter Pops in Lakeview (map here).

Trail Difficulty Rating

• Easy: Perfect for beginners and families. Typically, these hikes are more of a meandering walk through the woods on well-maintained paths, offering a relaxing introduction to hiking.

  • What to wear: Tennis shoes or light hiking boots.

• Moderate: Ideal for active hikers, these hikes feature more rolling hills and occasional rocky or root-filled sections of the trail.

  • What to wear: Broken-in and comfortable hiking boots.

• Challenging: For experienced hikers, these trails are more steep and feature longer distances in milage (over 6 miles).

  • What to wear: Sturdy boots and trekking poles (if desired).

Some of our favorite trips and trails include Ryerson Conservation Area (Easy), Palos Trail System (Moderate-Challenging), South Shore Nature Sanctuary (Easy), and Burnham Wildlife Corridor (Easy).

All trips include transportation, a guided hike, and a visit to a local taproom.

We have (3) types of Trail to Taproom trips:

$50 — Tours without food included (buy/bring your own food)

$65 — Tours with food included

$700 – Private, custom trip with food included

Note: Trail to Taproom transportation will be provided at no charge.

Every Trail to Taproom trip includes:

1. Transportation in our vintage van (Transportation will be provided at no charge.)

2. Local hike

3. Post-hike taproom visit

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Our (3) standard types of tours include:

$50 — Tours without food

• (1) trail, (1) taproom, and bring or buy your own food at the brewery.

$65 — Tours with food

• (1) trail, (1) taproom, and food provided post-hike.

$700 – Private, custom trip

• Build your own trip (1 trail, 1 taproom) for 9 guests, and food provided post-hike.

NOTE: Trail to Taproom does not provide alcohol to attendees. Participants must purchase drinks on their own tab. We also do not charge for the transportation portion of our services.

Our recommended packing list for Trail to Taproom trips include:

• Water bottle — at least 2 liters of water, more on hot days.

• Weather-appropriate clothing — moisture-wicking base layer (merino wool), insulating layer, waterproof jacket.

• Sun protection — hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun shirt.

• Comfortable shoes – tennis shoes (for easy trails) or hiking boots (for moderate to challenging trails).

• Snacks – trail mix, granola bars, jerky, nuts.

• Backpack — if you’d like to carry extra items, layers, etc.

• ID — if you plan to partake in drinking beer, cider, etc. at the taprooms we visit.

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Reach out over email using the form below to plan a private and custom Trail to Taproom trip for up to (9) guests.

Our private and custom trips start at $700 (depending on distance and number of stops).