{"product_id":"berry-brewery-hike-fall","title":"Berries \u0026 Brews (7\/26) Views and Brews","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18zxua0\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eA perfect summer day in the Catskills—berries, swimming, and brews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA day in the woods picking (and eating) wild blueberries, huckleberries, blackberries, and raspberries in the summer sun—what could be better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eAdventure Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Activity: Wild berry harvesting, a bit of swimming, and a trip to a brewery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⏱️ Duration: ~5 hours on trail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥾 Distance: ~3 miles total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⛰️ Elevation: less than '300'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧭 Difficulty: Gentle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 Location: TBD- we go where the berries are!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👥 Group Size: Small group experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eNothing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeats the taste of ripe, freshly picked wild berries, and you’ll be amazed at the copious\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e amounts hidden within our favorite secret patches. This is one of our most relaxing and reward\u003c\/span\u003eing summer adventures, with a mellow pace and plenty of time to snack, explore, and enjoy the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eAlong the way, we’ll take advantage of the season with the option to cool off in a pristine mountain lake—perfect for a refreshing mid-hike dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eTo round out the day, we’ll stop at one of our favorite local breweries for a well-earned post-hike drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eOn this adventure, our guides will share:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e🍇 How to identify wild edible berries and forage responsibly\u003cbr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e🌿 Insights into seasonal plants, ecology, and the surrounding landscape\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e🏊 Hidden spots perfect for a refreshing swim\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e🍺 The best local stops to cap off a perfect summer day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eThe Destination Backcountry Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eWhy adventure with us? Expert guides. Founded in 2011, our NY State-licensed guides are not merely hike leaders—they are ambassadors for the outdoors, dedicated to sharing their passion for nature with others. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eA FULL day of adventure: Our all-inclusive day escapes include transportation, meals, and a full day immersed in nature. 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Your guide will follow up 7–10 days before your trip with trail conditions, weather updates, a final packing list, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore questions? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVisit our \u003ca title=\"FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Easy","offers":[{"title":"With Transportation","offer_id":39385956745374,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Transportation","offer_id":39385956778142,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/4501\/files\/IMG_2941_0de6cc42-4986-4553-bdb2-597bc8c792ab.jpg?v=1775790069","url":"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/products\/berry-brewery-hike-fall","provider":"Destination Backcountry Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}