Let's walk for craft beer in Queens & Brooklyn! 10 miler

Our most popular craft beer walk is back, featuring 4 of the finest breweries in the Glendale and Bushwick area! Join us for a 10-mile point-to-point walk at a brisk pace, exploring great craft beer, unique taprooms, and a bit of urban adventure.

Details:

• Distance: 10 miles
• Duration: 5-7 hours, depending on how long we stay at each brewery
• Pace: Brisker, with a first dropout point after 6 miles
• Alternatives: Not a beer drinker? Don’t worry — cider, wine, and spirits are available at most stops!
• Space limited!

Meet:
Subway station: Forest Hills - 71 Av (lines E, F, M, R)
Meeting point: in front of Chase Bank - corner 71 Av and Queens Blvd, 107-36 71st Ave, Queens, NY 11375

Walk details:

1. Forest Hills to Forest Park: Starting from the charming Tudor-style houses of Forest Hills, we'll walk through Forest Park before reaching Glendale (4 miles).
2. Glendale brewery: One of NYC's best-kept secrets! Sample delicious brews and enjoy your lunch break (food truck available or bring your own food!). Note: there is no dropout point the first 6 miles.
3. Ridgewood brewery: After a 30-minute walk, we’ll reach our second stop, featuring a greenhouse-style taproom with 20 taps. Dropout point: Halsey St Station (L train) nearby if you need to head out after 5-6 miles.
4. Bushwick brewery: Two miles later, we’ll visit a spot where the artwork on their beer cans pays homage to the local Bushwick Collective street art. Dropout point: Jefferson Street (L train)
5. East Williamsburg brewery: Our final brewery is another 2 miles up the road, and boasts award-winning artisanal ales. It is offering creative and experimental ales in an elegant setting. Dropout point: Grand Street (L train)

Bring food (also available for purchase at some of the breweries), snacks and water.

Don't miss out on this exciting day of craft beer, walking, and great company. Cheers to the journey!

Hike leaders:
Sigrid Stropnik (text 404-991-8229 with your name)