Sandpoint on the lake and Priest River on the river: two northern Idaho towns on the Pend Oreille waters, with breweries worth the drive between them.
Frequently asked questions
Which breweries are on the Pend Oreille Brewery Trail?
The Pend Oreille Brewery Trail has 5 stops on Beer d’Alene, in suggested visit order: Priest Lake Brewing (Priest River); Timber Town Beer Company (Priest River); Matchwood Brewing Company (Sandpoint); Utara Brewing Co. (Sandpoint); MickDuff’s Brewing Co. (Sandpoint).
Can you walk the Pend Oreille Brewery Trail?
Not all of it. The stops are spread over roughly 52 miles, so plan to drive, bike or take a ride between them; 2 of the 4 legs are short enough to walk. Each leg’s distance and time is shown on the trail above.
Where does the Pend Oreille Brewery Trail start and end?
The suggested route starts at Priest Lake Brewing (28392 ID-57, Priest River, ID 83856) and ends at MickDuff’s Brewing Co. (312 N First Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864). It is a suggestion, not a rule: start at either end, or use the planner to choose your own towns and start time.
How do I know which of these are open?
Every listing shows its opening hours and an “Open now” badge. In the trail planner, pick a day and start time and choose “open only”, and it leaves out any stop that will be closed when you arrive. Always check a brewery’s own page before a long drive, since hours change.