Victoria Bryant State Park Hike with Wine Tasting

Hike rugged terrain, then settle into wine and a farm-fresh lunch

A six-hour hiking and wine-tasting tour through Victoria Bryant State Park in northern Georgia pairs trail time through the park's natural landscape with six wine tastings and a picnic lunch made from organic farm ingredients. A trained, First Aid-certified guide leads the route. Children from age 13 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

The Experience

You start the day heading out of the city into the park's rugged terrain with a guide trained in First Aid and CPR. The hike itself is the draw—moving through the landscape at a pace that works for everyone, since the tour is designed for all fitness levels. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you're not navigating or second-guessing the path.

Partway through, you stop for a picnic lunch built from organic farm ingredients: turkey meat, flat bread, mustard, hummus, nuts, berries and seasonal greens. Then comes the wine—six tastings of flavorful wines, tasted over the rest of the afternoon as you finish the hike and wind down. The whole day runs about six hours, structured so the physical part and the tasting part balance each other.

The guide is there to explain what you're tasting and what you're walking through, turning the day into something educational as well as a break from routine. Service animals are welcome on the trail.

What’s included

• A trained guide certified in First Aid and CPR.
• picnic-style lunch with turkey, flat bread, mustard, hummus, nuts, berries and seasonal greens from an organic farm.
• six wine tastings.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by winery journeys

Is this one for you?The six-hour commitment means you can fit this into a morning and early afternoon without it consuming your whole day, though it does rule out a second major activity afterward. If you have a free half-day and want to spend it moving through nature with a guide rather than on your own, this one holds the structure and the company.

Top questions

What kind of hiking is this—how difficult is the trail?

Victoria Bryant State Park's terrain is rugged, but the tour is designed for all fitness levels, so the pace and the route work whether you hike regularly or rarely. The guide leads and adjusts as needed.

What exactly do I get to taste during the wine portion?

You taste six different wines over the course of the afternoon, sampled as part of the hike's wind-down. The guide explains each one as you taste.

Is the lunch filling, or should I eat before I go?

The picnic lunch includes turkey meat, flat bread, mustard, hummus, nuts, berries and seasonal greens from an organic farm—a solid midday meal built into the hike itself.

Can I bring my kids on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 13 and up. The minimum drinking age is 21, so younger participants can hike and eat lunch but won't participate in the wine tastings.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the park?

Yes—transportation to and from Victoria Bryant State Park is not included, so you'll need to drive or arrange your own ride to the trailhead.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear hiking-appropriate clothing and footwear for rugged terrain. The tour provides the guide, the lunch and the wine; bring water, sunscreen and anything else you'd normally carry on a morning hike.