Outdoor Adventures Along the Beer, Wine & Shine Trail
Outdoor Adventures Along the Beer, Wine & Shine Trail
After a Day Exploring the Trails of the Allegheny National Forest Region of PA, Cool Down with a Bevy, or Two
Logyard Brewing Taproom is a great "after-trail" stop for a cold brew after hiking or biking the Knox & Kane Rail Trail in Kane, PA.
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Hike or bike the trails, play outdoors, then kick back and relax with a mug of craft beer at the Bradford Brew Station or Logyard Brewing Taproom in Kane. If a glass of wine is your preferred beverage, enjoy the nuanced flavors and aromas of locally crafted wines at a variety of wineries. Looking for a one-of-a-kind refreshment? Try a Bloody Mary fashioned from CJ Spirit’s famous Leek Vodka. Follow along for fun ideas of trail experiences linked with friendly food and beverage hangouts.
MARILLA TRAIL SYSTEM + BRADFORD BREW STATION
A great twosome to start with are the Marilla Trail System and the Bradford Brew Station (bradfordbrewstation.com). The Marilla Trail System includes a wide variety of both easy and challenging trails. For casual hikers, the 1-mile stroll around the scenic Marilla Reservoir offers forest and water vistas, and a beautiful wooden covered bridge. Experience an old growth forest along the White Pine Trail. Both Marilla Springs and Marilla Rocks offer challenging elevation changes and wondrous views of the forest and huge rock formations. Parking is available along Route 346, approximately five miles west of the city of Bradford, Pennsylvania.
After hiking, beverages may be enjoyed at the Bradford Brew Station which is Bradford’s only craft brewery. There are 14 house brewed, craft beers on tap, with a full menu featuring pub favorites and unique eats. They have a pet friendly patio and a live music schedule during the summer season. The brew pub is located at 104 Chestnut Street, Bradford, PA and is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Want to stay late? The Best Western Plus Bradford Inn (BWbradford.com) is located within a short walking distance of the Bradford Brew Station. In the morning, check out the Crook Farm Trail along Tunungwant Creek or visit the Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store.
WESTLINE INN + THE KINZUA VALLEY TRAIL SYSTEM
To experience the true nature of the rural ambiance of the area, plan an adventure to Westline to hike or bike the Kinzua Valley Trail. This 10.5-mile linear trail runs from the Red Bridge Campground in the Allegheny National Forest past the village of Westline to their trailhead parking lot near Route 219. A fun way to enjoy this hiking trail is to declare Westline Inn as your home base. Hike to Red Bridge Campground and back on day one, overnight at Westline, then hike your way east along the shoreline of Kinzua Creek to Route 219 and back on day two.
Westline Inn is a local favorite because of their consistently delicious entrees and their fun, relaxed pub where you can play shuffleboard or sit at the bar and mix with the locals who are always happy to chat. The rooms are brass beds with quilts, quaint and unpretentious… this is the quintessential ANF experience. Westline Inn (westlineinn.com) is located at 1 Westline Road, Westline, PA.
MAJESTIC KAMPS & LOST TRAILS + LITTLE MOUNTAIN WINERY
Motorized recreation is the focus of Majestic Kamps & Lost Trails (majestictrails.com). They offer over 41 miles of wooded technical trails through mountainous terrain. There are also 26 miles of single-track dirt bike trails. Their motocross and pee wee motocross areas offer a place for the little ones to experience the joys of getting dirty! Stay on site after a fun day playing on the trails. Lodging options include a log home for large groups, a bunkhouse, a cabin, or primitive wilderness RV or tent camping near the pavilion, pond and playground. Majestic, as it is simply known as by locals and frequent visitors, is located at 2503 Route 46 between Rew and Smethport, PA.
Nearby, Little Mountain Winery (littlemtnwinery.com) offers wines from dry to sweet, white, blush, red and fruit. They are located at 205 Kansas Branch Road, Duke Center, PA. Before you head to Majestic, stop in for a tasting or take a bottle (or two) to-go for your post-offload ride.
KNOX & KANE TRAIL + TRIFECTA OF BEVERAGES
The Knox & Kane Rail Trail currently runs from the Kinzua Bridge State Park to Lantz Corners, and then from the Kane Country Club to Kane, and then south to Lamont. Later this fall, new trail construction will connect both sections. For now, the section near Kane offers 12 miles of scenic hiking or biking on a crushed limestone surface. To rent bikes or e-bikes, call 814-598-6698 to speak with Allegheny Adventure Rentals, located directly on the trail.
After your day outdoors, Kane offers three wineries - Flickerwood, Twisted Vine, AND Bear Creek - along with the Logyard Brewing Taproom, CJ Spirts Craft Distillery, and west along Route 6 the Wilds Sonshine Factory. Lodging is available at the Kane Manor Inn and a variety of Airbnbs downtown, with a wide selection of eateries also available. For the full list click on visitANF.com.
PLAN YOUR STAY
Plan your adventure by downloading trail maps ahead of time from visitANF.com. Search for lodging in your desired location using Book Direct on the visitANF.com site. This enables you to search by dates, pricing and availability, plus you can then book directly from that site. If you have any questions or need assistance, call 800-473-9370 or email info@visitanf.com.