Hit the trails and then find out which beer pairs with your hike at Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery.

Grand Canyon National Park may have drawn you to Northern Arizona, but there’s so much more to explore in this part of the state. Towns like Williams, Flagstaff, Kingman and Page are full of natural beauty and have a strong outdoor bent, making them the perfect place to hit the trails. Afterwards, head to one of four Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery locations to grab an après beer or cocktail and enjoy a great dinner.

Here are four of our favorite hiking trails and après spots in Northern Arizona.

Williams

Trail: Sycamore Falls and Sycamore Rim Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles to 10.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 104 feet to 794 feet
Difficulty: Easy to Difficult

Hike to beautiful Sycamore Falls on a short, half-mile loop, or make a day of it and hike the entire Sycamore Rim Trail to see this gorgeous canyon in its entirety. Park at the Sycamore Falls Trailhead, approximately 15 miles east of Williams. From the trailhead, it’s a short and easy walk to a picturesque, seasonal fall. From there, you can either continue the loop back to the parking lot, which ends up being 0.5 miles, or follow the trail north to where it meets up with the Sycamore Rim Trail. Follow it clockwise to get the elevation out of the way early in the day. You’ll pass Pomeroy Tanks, a set of natural reservoirs, catch views of the San Francisco Peaks in the distance and come upon ruins of an 1880s sawmill along the way.

Après: Head to the original Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery location at 301 North 7th Street for drinks and dinner. The taproom is located in downtown Williams where all the beer and spirits are produced on site. The location brings the outdoors in with a stream running through the building and hand-carved tables. If you hit the trails with your furry friend, sit on the patio where dogs are welcome. Order the Canyon Cheeseburger, which is served on a pretzel bun, and a Sunset Amber Ale. This traditional, American-style ale has a high sweetness level and a malty finish, perfect for watching the sun go down.

Flagstaff

Trail: Aspen Loop Trail
Distance: 2.5 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 360 feet
Difficulty: Easy

Leave the desert behind and explore the beautiful San Francisco Peaks 30 minutes outside of Flagstaff. Park at the Arizona Snowbowl, located at 9,200 feet in elevation making for a stunning change in ecosystems. Find the Humphreys Trailhead at the north end of the lower parking lot and follow the trail west through meadows with spectacular views, stands of aspens quaking in the breeze and forests made of spruce and bristlecone pines. This trail is especially beautiful in the fall when the aspens are changing.

Après: Right next to the Northern Arizona University campus, stop in for happy hour at Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery’s Flagstaff location at 1800 South Milton Road. The taproom and restaurant has a game area where you can enjoy air-conditioning, or the patio is dog-friendly if you’re looking for more sun. Order a pissaladière, a take on a flatbread pizza. The Steak Chimichurri variation pairs well with the tropical, citrus forward Hop Canyon IPA and, of course, a game of pool.

Kingman

Trail: Monolith Gardens
Distance: 7-9 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: ~500-800 feet
Difficulty: Moderate

Located in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area just eight miles outside of Kingman, this series of trails loops through rock formations known as Monolith Gardens. Park at the Coyote Pass Trailhead just off Hwy. 93 and explore the trails that head southeast towards the rock formations. There are several options to make it shorter or longer depending on your preferences, but no matter which route you choose, you’ll be treated to beautiful desert views. We recommend downloading GAIA GPS (www.gaiagps.com) to ensure you don’t get turned around as there are many connecting trails in the area. There’s no shade along this hike, so avoid the summer months and plan to hike early while the weather is still cool.

Après: The newest Grand Canyon Brewing +Distillery location can be found at 312 East Beale Street in downtown Kingman. Look for the original Kingman Club neon sign, a throwback from when the multi-level building was a bar. Today, it’s a great post-hiking spot to enjoy dinner and a drink. Order a specialty pizza like the Nickel City White with a garlic herb base, two types of cheese, tomatoes, red onion and black olives, or build your own pie. Pair it with the Rosebud Bees Knees, a craft cocktail combining house-made gin, lime, honey and rose syrup. Or, if you want to sample the cactus you saw on your hike, try the Prickly Pear Wheat Ale made with prickly pear cactus fruit which lends it a hint of sweetness.

Page

Trail: Beehive Trail
Distance: 1.9 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Difficulty: Easy

This easy hike through Glen Canyon National Recreation Area lets you explore a set of beautiful rock formations and a pretty viewpoint of the surrounding desert. The trail winds through slickrock but is well-marked with a line of rocks on either side denoting the trail to keep you on track. An undulating pattern in the Navajo sandstone gives the formation the nickname, “The New Wave”. Park just south of the Beehive Campground and follow the trail to where it splits. You can go either direction to complete the loop.

Après: Whether you choose to sit outside or on inside at Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery in Page, you can enjoy Arizona’s beautiful weather thanks to roll-up garage doors that bring the outside in. Grab a seat at the central bar, in the dining room or check out the game area while you sip a Horseshoe Bend Ale. It’s a grapefruit heavy ale with subtle caramel notes and is an ode to Horseshoe Bend, just down the road. Pair it with a Beast Burger, which is a wagyu beef, elk, boar and bison blend patty topped with peppered bacon, blue cheese and blueberry compote.

Learn more about Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery at www.grandcanyonbrewery.com.