The Adventure: This ~4-mile hike at Grand Mere State Park on the shoreline of Lake Michigan follows both woodland and sandy beach trails in southwest Michigan. A shady pathway covered by thick forest canopy spills out onto the sandy and sunny shore. Listen to waves lap the beach as you make your way through one of the most beautiful areas of this region of Michigan. Post-hike we’ll grab a beer at St. Joe Community Taproom, a community-driven taproom in a unique indoor market setting with local food, drink, and craft vendors.
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – Perfect for beginners and families. This hike is a meandering walk through the woods and shoreline trails, offering a relaxing introduction to hiking or a casual day out for seasoned hikers.
Hike Distance: ~4 miles | Drive Time: 30 minutes (one way)
Pickup / Dropoff: This trip leaves from / returns to St. Joe Community Taproom in St. Joseph (map here).
If you’re departing from Chicago with us, meet at Bitter Pops (here) at 10AM. We’ll return back to Bitter Pops by 6PM CT.
What’s Included: Transportation, guided hike, and a free St. Joe Taproom pint glass for keeping. Participants will receive a $2 off discount on their first pint fill. We take care of all the planning and logistics to ensure you have a memorable and exciting adventure.
Food too? No food is included on this trip. But there are plenty of options to buy on your own tab at the community market at St. Joe Taproom.
Participation Waiver: All attendees must sign the Trail to Taproom participation waiver before the event starts.
Note: Trail to Taproom does NOT provide alcohol to participants. All hikers must buy their own beverages.
Ticket price includes transportation, guided hike, and post-hike visit to St. Joe Taproom.
Participants will also receive a branded St. Joe Taproom pint glass + $2 off discount on first pint fill.
