Standing Indian Mountain Hike plus Wine Tasting from Clayton

A 10-plus-mile hike ends not at the trailhead but at a winery tasting room.

A full-day hiking and wine tour from Clayton, Georgia combines a morning climb of Standing Indian Mountain with afternoon tastings at Stonewall Creek Vineyard or 12 Spies. You hike roughly 10 miles with a guide trained in first aid, eat a picnic lunch made from the operator's organic farm, and taste 4 to 6 wines. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and children are welcome from age 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and wine tasting experience

• Meet at Andy's Market in Clayton
• Hike 10+2 rough miles on Standing Indian Mountain
• Have picnic-style lunch
• Visit Stonewall or 12 Speis Vineyard
• Enjoy wine tasting of six wines

The Experience

Five to eight hours start at Andy's Market in Clayton, 90 miles north of Atlanta. The meeting time shifts with the season, and the guide—trained in first aid and CPR—leads the hike up Standing Indian Mountain in the morning when the trail is coolest. The route runs roughly 10 miles over rough terrain, so moderate fitness matters; the payoff is the ridge itself and the view down into the valley below.

Lunch happens on the mountain: eggs, flat bread, mustard, hummus, nuts, berries and seasonal greens from the operator's organic farm, packed and eaten where you stand. After the descent, the day shifts. You drive to either Stonewall Creek Vineyard or 12 Spies—which one depends on availability—and spend the afternoon tasting 4 to 6 different wines in a room built for exactly this. The guide stays with the group through the tasting, so questions about what you're drinking get answered by someone who knows the region.

You'll need your own way to and from Andy's Market; the tour itself handles everything else. Bring water, sturdy shoes and a moderate level of fitness. The minimum drinking age is 21, and children are welcome starting at age 13.

What’s included

• A trained guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.
• a picnic lunch made from organic farm ingredients.
• tastings of 4 to 6 wines at Stonewall Creek Vineyard or 12 Spies.

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by winery journeys

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here—the guide stays with everyone through both the hike and the tasting, so the pace and the conversation stay connected. Book this if you want a full day that moves between two kinds of landscape and two kinds of focus, with someone who knows both.

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Top questions

How long is the hike on Standing Indian Mountain?

The hike runs roughly 10 miles over rough terrain and takes up most of the morning portion of the tour. Moderate physical fitness is needed for the distance and the elevation.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste 4 to 6 different wines at either Stonewall Creek Vineyard or 12 Spies, whichever has availability on your date. The guide leads the tasting and can answer questions about each one.

What's included in the picnic lunch?

Lunch on the mountain includes eggs, flat bread, mustard, hummus, nuts, berries and seasonal greens grown on the operator's organic farm.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish or French, so you can request the language when you book.

Can children join this tour?

Children are welcome from age 13 and up. They hike the same route and participate in the wine tasting, though they must be at least 21 to drink.