Highland Brewing Company’s Kinsman Black Mocha Stout is part of their innovative Kinsman Project, where seasonal brews are infused with fresh and local ingredients.
Once you’ve returned to solid ground, treat yourself to a local beer that is just as bold and daring as the summit you so recently stood upon. The final leg of the hike is a highly exposed scramble to the top of the chimney, a nearly technical section of rock that is reminiscent of Colorado’s fourteeners. The journey is relatively short, but it packs a punch: in two miles, you’ll ascend 1,700 feet over an elaborate network of stone and log steps until you reach the even terrain and rewarding views of the ridgeline.
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The trail begins with a series of freshly constructed bridges that crisscross over the cascading waters of Walker Camp Prong, before jutting upward for a steep and sustained climb to the ridge line. This adventure is perfectly suited for anyone looking to spike their winter weekend with a healthy dose of adrenaline. Reaching the rugged, dual-pronged summit of Chimney Tops, one of the few bare rock summits in the Smokies, is not for the faint of heart. And after your strenuous cliffside excursion, you’re entitled to a little extra sweetness! 3. Chimney Tops & Highland’s Black Mocha Stout Approaching the rocky summit of Chimney Tops. This classic winter cocktail (and cold remedy, they say) pairs remarkably well with the traditional distilled spirits of the Appalachian Mountains. In the evening, seek out the Salted Caramel Hot Toddy, made with caramel moonshine, fresh lemon juice, and black lava salt. A rugged 5.5-mile loop trail will lead you through a forest of tulip trees, white pines, and hemlock, past a small waterfall sheathed in sparkling ice and (eventually) the exposed brow of John Rock. At the beginning of the hike, set your sites on the rock face in the distance, as you’ll eventually be standing on its summit. John Rock Loop is a WNC classic that concludes with sensational views of the sprawling Pisgah Wilderness, Looking Glass Rock, and the Southern Appalachians fading into a blue haze on the horizon. John Rock Loop & Salted Caramel Hot Toddy A hot toddy is the ultimate cold weather cocktail. Spiced rum and a float of homemade vanilla ice cream round out this rich winter favorite. Cover a pat of soft butter with brown and powdered sugar, tempered with the earthy-sweet flavors of freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Such a quick and rewarding adventure should be followed by an equally satisfying cocktail. North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee are all visible from the 5,719-foot summit, which is as steeped in folklore as it is in raw beauty. The trail to the top of this somewhat sinister rock outcrop is only half a mile long, but the views from the top are simply decadent.
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For some, this might mean ducking under the covers for a movie marathon, but for outdoor enthusiasts whose sanity depends on escaping to the wilderness regardless of the plunging temperatures, the hike to Devil’s Courthouse fits the bill. Sometimes, the winter days of frost and weak sunlight demand an indulgent activity with little effort involved. Devil’s Courthouse & Hot Buttered Rum Windblown and snow-covered trees from the Devil’s Courthouse. Cheers to these four Western North Carolina mountain hikes, perfectly paired with a libation! 1.
There’s simply no time to hibernate when there are so many trails to explore and so many cozy pubs to hole up in afterwards. Among the many perks of winter hiking (fewer people, the sweet silence that a blanket of fresh snow brings to the mountains, the diamond sparkle of frost on the grass), none can compare to the bright taste of a well earned hot toddy, the rich indulgence of a hot buttered rum, or that first sip of a toasty winter ale.
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