Hiking with Blue Blaze Brewing (and more)

Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.

Blue Blaze hosts bike rides, outdoor-themed film screenings, a pop-up farmers’ market and more.

You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page.

Food Trucks & Live Music
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free entry

Blue Blaze features a variety of food trucks and local musicians throughout the week. See the schedules for each week below:

September 20th – September 26th
September 27th – October 3rd
October 4th – October 10th
October 11th – October 17th

Blue Blaze Trail Talk
Every Monday (scheduled through December 27th, 2021)
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free

Join a casual and open conversation about all things related to hiking, backpacking, and the outdoors. Meet folks in Charlotte’s ever-growing outdoor community and discuss upcoming events, compare favorite hikes, and more.

Wind Down Wednesday Yoga
Every Wednesday (scheduled through December 29th, 2021)
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$10 (includes a beer)

Every week they’ll have an all-levels yoga flow with a rotating certified yoga instructor. They have capped each session to 12 attendees, and you will need to purchase a ticket in advance if you plan on attending. Please bring your ticket and check-in with the bartender prior to class. Each ticket includes the class and a 13 oz. Blue Blaze beer.

Blue Blaze Hiking Club: Latta Nature Preserve
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
6345 Sample Rd., Huntersville
Free

In an effort to provide quality hikes in an intimate and low impact manner, as well as maintain COVID safe numbers, you must register for your spot ahead of time. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. You will not be able to pay at the trailhead. A Facebook RSVP does not reserve your spot. Sales end at midnight the day before the hike. Reservations end at midnight the day before the hike. Register here.

ABOUT THE HIKE:
This week we will be hiking the Latta Plantation Trail, a 5.4 mile loop in the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve that features a lake and is rated as moderate. This trail is composed of the Hill Trail, Cove Trail and Split Rock trail and can be rocky and rooty in some places, with minimal elevation change. Hikers to meet at 10AM in the overflow parking lot behind the Nature Center. This will be the second parking area to your right as you drive in on Sample Rd. Look for our Blue Blaze banner/flag to find us! Bring PLENTY of water and snacks, we will plan to take a break during the hike. Folks of all ages and most skill levels are welcome to join us. Leashed dogs can come along too! Hikes will be led by Appalachian Trail thru hiker, Heidi Nisbett.

After the hike, we will enjoy a refreshing Blue Blaze brew back at our taproom. A local food truck will be on-site to satisfy your hiker’s hunger! All participants can partake in a free raffle for some awesome Blue Blaze goodies.

Blue Blaze Five Year Party
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Free

Expect to find food trucks, bands, beer specials, and other fun. More details to come.