Public trails are resources for all. And maintaining our critical corridors to adventure is a team effort as well. It takes two. Having two (or more) parties will lighten the load for everything from field restoration to advocacy work. Trail-minded organizations across the country get it. They understand the need to find the right support.
That’s why Athletic Brewing Company launched Two For The Trails. Its environmental grant program contributes up to $2 million annually to outdoor conservation projects across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It helps fund a roster of nonprofits that actively expand outdoor access via trails and parks. The efforts extend beyond trail construction and maintenance, from invasive plant removals to waterway cleanups.
That’s also why AllTrails and Athletic Brewing have teamed up to create the Two For The Trails collection, which celebrates key trails where Athletic’s grant recipients are working to keep the outdoors adventure-ready. Go explore the enhanced trails, and take an Athletic non-alcoholic beer along for the adventure, because they support the people doing the work on the ground: restoring landscapes, removing invasive plants, protecting waterways, and keeping public lands open for adventure.
As Athletic’s core give-back initiative, Two For The Trails is a nod to the founders’ family tradition of taking two brews for the trail to enjoy at the summit. The pursuit of a great-tasting non-alcoholic beer has fueled Athletic’s rise into America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer. As the number-one NA beer brand, Athletic has earned over 190 prestigious taste awards and built a loyal following among adventure-driven drinkers.
Lace up and support the cause yourself. Try a trail from the Two For The Trails collection and raise an Athletic brew to toast the work behind it. Here are our six favorites, each paired with a unique and fitting post-hike pick from Athletic.
Waverly, N.Y.
Key Trail Group Recipient: Adirondack Mountain Club
This steep, short-and-sweet 1-mile hike up the rocky Azure Mountain summit pays off with an unobstructed 360-degree panorama of the northern Adirondack High Peaks and beyond to the St. Lawrence Valley, thanks to the popular 35-foot fire tower built in 1918 and restored one century later.
+ Trail Toast: Run Wild IPA
Enjoy the view with the friendly finish of the ultimate sessionable IPA for craft beer lovers. Brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, Run Wild has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt body that’s always refreshing at only 65 calories. (Average Analysis of Run Wild per 12 fl. oz.: Calories 65, Carbohydrates 14g, Protein <1g, Fat 0g.)
Malibu, Calif.
Key Trail Group Recipient: California State Parks Foundation
Another short but dramatic hike that claims a small distance with grandiose views, this 1-miler leads to bluff-top sunset views of Santa Monica Bay out to Catalina Island, or to spring-migrating California gray whales, along with dolphins and sea lions. Extend the exploration to pristine beaches, (low-)tide pools, plus nearby rock-climbing routes.
+ Trail Toast: Free Wave
Enjoy the oceanside with this hoppy and juicy hazy IPA. Its trio of Amarillo, Chinook, and Mosaic hops generates aromatics of tangerine and grapefruit followed by herbaceous secondary notes. Reward your hike with its smooth finish.
Ochopee, Fla.
Key Trail Group Recipient: Florida Trail Association
Though the full 1,500-mile route crosses the entire Sunshine State and all of its varied ecosystems, from the edge of the Everglades to the end of the panhandle, many winter thru- and day-hikers prefer section highlights of the Eastern Corridor like the jungle-like areas along the Aucilla River and the Ocala National Forest section.
+ Trail Toast: Upside Dawn
Complement warm and sunny days with this classic Golden. It’s crafted to remove gluten* and brewed with select malts plus American hops, offering a clean, bright, balanced, and light-bodied NA beer to highlight any long trail day.
*Fermented from grains containing gluten and crafted to remove gluten. The gluten content of this product cannot be verified, and this product may contain gluten.
Austin, Texas
Key Trail Group Recipient: Town Lake Trail Foundation – The Trail Conservancy
This accessible ATX outdoor escape is a popular multiuse recreation fixture for a reason, providing heat-weary travelers and locals alike with stunning downtown skyline views, shaded paths, a 1.3-mile boardwalk, and plentiful diversions (from benches to art installations) along Lady Bird Lake.
+ Trail Toast: Atlética
Keep rolling with the smooth, lightly sweet notes of bread crust and wheat in this medium-body, Mexican-style Copper — the epitome of easy drinking that’s a summer staple in the cooler, ready to be spiced with Athletic’s All-Natural Chili Lime Salt Rimmer.
Nisula, Mich.
Key Trail Group Recipient: Upper Peninsula Climbing Coalition
This short (1.5-mile out-and-back) trail packs a moderate challenge. Then it rewards hikers with a high-point climax atop a 250-foot basalt outcropping that towers over the surrounding forests of the Keweenaw Peninsula, showing off 360-degree views of the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness.
+ Trail Toast: Athletic Lite
If you pair the hike with one of the top-rope or trad climbing options, go with a light brew, reimagined. Classically light and expertly crafted with Noble hops and select grains, this sessionable rice/malt-body brew doesn’t sacrifice on flavor with only 25 calories and 5 g of carbs. (Average Analysis of Athletic Lite per 12 fl. oz.: Calories 25, Carbohydrates 5g, Protein 0g, Fat 0g.)
San Diego, Calif.
Key Trail Group Recipient: San Diego Mountain Biking Association
Just 8 miles north of downtown, Mission Trails is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, boasting over 7,000 acres of open space with 60-plus miles of multiuse hiking and mountain bike trails, as well as rock climbing, camping, and boating options. Check out SDMBA’s work to improve trails, alleviate extreme erosion, and protect surrounding habitat.
+ Trail Toast: Two For The Trails Milestone Edition IPA
Athletic’s new IPA is crafted to celebrate its namesake trail restoration program and the outdoor spaces it helps protect. It’s brewed with 100% Proximity ReGenMalt™ malted barley and special hop varieties, which have a lower carbon footprint compared to other varieties.
This crisp, medium-bodied IPA features a biscuity malt profile with notes of citrus, pine, blueberry, and dark fruits. It’s a limited release (available exclusively on athleticbrewing.com) best enjoyed where it’s built to give back: outdoors.
This post was sponsored by Athletic Brewing.
Athletic Brewing Company LLC. Milford, Conn., and San Diego, Calif. Near Beer <0.5% alc/vol.
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