The hostel Yukon built is in the shape of a geodesic dome and is visually stunning to walk into. Hikers basically have the run of the place, with the exception of certain areas marked “Staff Only.” The doors are generally left open and it wasn’t unusual to see three or four dogs wandering around or playing among the hikers
Roan Mountain Shuttle Service for the Appalachian Trail
There are 6.5 bedrooms with bedding and blankets provided. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, Roku Smart TV’s, sound sleep machines, charging pad & cables, ear plugs, and sleep masks. They also have a lockable interior door and a lockable exterior door. Each exterior door exits to the large rear deck . There’s a big ol’ rear deck with a table, benches, and umbrella. There’s also a comfy hammock and some extra camp chairs. The living room, kitchen, and laundry is one long, light-filled room. There are two ceiling fans, a Roku Smart TV, DVD player w/ corny DVDs, desk, first aid, old-school board games, and books. Laundry detergent is available for you to use. The kitchen has all the stuff a modest family kitchen would have. There’s always a bunch of free coffee pods, frozen waffles, and some other goodies. The sofa also converts to a full bed.
There are 3 full bathrooms. Each bathroom has towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Also provided are shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap. In addition, there are extra razors, shaving cream, lotions, bath balm, toothbrush, and toothpaste. Oh, and we’ve got footbaths, hair dryers, and boot dryers too.
THE STANIMAL EXPERIENCE – Stanimal started his first hostel in 2013 and has since expanded from one hostel to two. As a former thru-hiker (2004), he knows exactly what hikers need and provides a number of free services as part of the amenities during your stay. The homey Glasgow and Waynesboro hostels ensure hikers have a clean, comfortable place to rest with plenty of resupply stores in both locations.
Whether you’re looking for a break from the trail or you’re hoping to slack pack through the Shenandoahs, we can help! Discover convenient Appalachian Trail shuttle services, as well as free laundry, WiFi, Netflix, and much more.
HIKER HAVEN – Since Stanimal’s Hostel was established, we’ve always had a great hiker community staying with us. Meet up with other hikers and spend time chatting and relaxing on our collection of sofas and armchairs. We even have a salon massage chair and a foot spa to provide extra relaxation and comfort after a long day on the trail.
PRICES
- $40 Bunks
- $50 Semi Private space
- PRICES VARY FOR PRIVATE ROOMS. PLEASE CALL 540.290.4002
AMENITIES
- WiFi
- Free Laundry Services
- Hot shower
- Clean Linens
- Bunks with Mattresses and memory foam toppers
- Full Kitchen
- Free Coffee and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Book a bed Online today or call us for a shuttle
WAYNESBORO 540-290-4002
GLASGOW 540-480-8325
Sunflower Cottage is an artistic, 1940’s cottage-style home in the Maryland mountains provides a quiet getaway for the avid hiker. A perfect B&B for the guest who embraces old world country style relaxation! Beautiful and inviting paintings and murals are featured throughout, a small, organic garden is nestled in the backyard, household pets (3 cats & 1 chinchilla) and outdoor chickens grace this property as well.
There are several options to stay in the Hiker Hut, Tent or in a Room. No matter what you choose I hope to make your stay cozy, waking up to a delicious, home cooked breakfast. Breakfast can be served from 7:00 am – 10:00 am. Just let me know if you have any specific food preferences or allergies ahead of time. I hope you will enjoy a relaxing stay with me in the beautiful mountains of Maryland!
THE STANIMAL EXPERIENCE – Stanimal started his first hostel in 2013 and has since expanded from one hostel to two. As a former thru-hiker (2004), he knows exactly what hikers need and provides a number of free services as part of the amenities during your stay. The homey Glasgow and Waynesboro hostels ensure hikers have a clean, comfortable place to rest with plenty of resupply stores in both locations.
Whether you’re looking for a break from the trail or you’re hoping to slack pack through the Shenandoahs, we can help! Discover convenient Appalachian Trail shuttle services, as well as free laundry, WiFi, Netflix, and much more.
HIKER HAVEN – Since Stanimal’s Hostel was established, we’ve always had a great hiker community staying with us. Meet up with other hikers and spend time chatting and relaxing on our collection of sofas and armchairs. We even have a salon massage chair and a foot spa to provide extra relaxation and comfort after a long day on the trail.
PRICES
- $40 Bunks
- $50 Semi Private space
- PRICES VARY FOR PRIVATE ROOMS. PLEASE CALL 540.290.4002
AMENITIES
- WiFi
- Free Laundry Services
- Hot shower
- Clean Linens
- Bunks with Mattresses and memory foam toppers
- Full Kitchen
- Free Coffee and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Book a bed Online today or call us for a shuttle
WAYNESBORO 540-290-4002
GLASGOW 540-480-8325
Black Bear Resort in Hampton, Northeast Tennessee is the perfect home base for your section hike or Vacation. Our location makes for some of the most scenic hiking on the Appalachian Trail A/T. We offer a variety of accommodations such as Cottages, Cabins, Bunkhouse, Camping sites.
We also have a Breakfast Cafe on site. (8am-11am)
We provide affordable shuttle services to many trail destinations, including drop off and pickup to Tri-Cities Airport TN or Asheville NC.
We also offer short term or long term parking. You can make us your starting point or better yet shuttle out to a starting point and hike back to us.
Call for our shuttle rates and drop off points.
Black Bear Resort is an Appalachian Trail Passport Stamp Location.
Our location is perfect for group get togethers. We have hosted many Family reunions, Church Groups, Youth Groups, Motorcycle Groups, Office get togethers, Wedding parties and college classes
Black Bear Resort is the a very popular home base for your section hike. We are located a short .4 walking distance from Dennis Cove Trailhead that enters the Appalachian Trail & Laurel Fork water fall. If you have time you can visit Coon Den falls also. We offer a variety of accommodations and provide shuttle services to many of the local trailheads, Gaps and popular hiking trails or other attractions like Trail Days in Damascus.
We also pick up and drop off to Tri cities Airport, Asheville Airport or the Johnson City Greyhound Bus terminal. You can make us your starting point or better yet shuttle out to a starting point and hike back to us. Call for our shuttle rates and drop off points.
Black Bear Resort is an Appalachian Trail Passport Stamp Location.
We also accept Hiker Mail drops or packages for your specific resupply needs.
Newly purchased and renovated this INN has 5 bedrooms 2 common living room and a community kitchen. Appalachian Trail hikers have found a new home at the 100 Mile Wilderness Inn. Clean, comfortable and affordable rooms with the flexibility to accommodate families and groups. You’ll love our great location, laid back atmosphere, and genial hosts. We’re walking distance to downtown Millinocket shops, art galleries, the museum, bike, canoe or kayak rentals, and great restaurants. Hike, bike, run, kayak, swim, go rafting, canoeing, or parachuting, all from our location only 20 miles from the Baxter Park South Gate. Winter guests can snowmobile from the front door.
Sit on our inviting front porch with a book or walk to the park for an ice cream, then enjoy a comfortable, accommodating room and a good night’s sleep. We have free wifi, a full kitchen for your use, basic coffee supplies and a variety of granola bars and light breakfast items to get your morning started.
We book through Air BNB – just click on the links below or give us a call anytime. Room 2 is a queen size, Room 3 and 4 have double beds. The Bunkhouse is only available to book by phone. Call us at 207-731-3537.
Appalachian Trail Hikers
If you need shuttles, food drops in the 100 Mile Wilderness, trail information, and a comfortable, clean and bright room where you can get a great night’s sleep, call us. We’d love to have you stay with us. We even have snacks and wi-fi.
Supply Drop
Slackpacking
Baxter information
Mail DRop
Shuttle Service
Expert Knowledge of the AT
Laundry
Backyard Fire pit
Amenities
Bunkhouse
Hot Showers
Dog Friendly
We open the doors for our fourth season on April 1st, 2024, and look forward to a busy and fulfilling season supporting the AT Class of 2024 and all others who enjoy the great outdoors! As 2018 thru hikers, we know what hikers need. We invite you to stop in for a stay in our log cabin home. We, David and Danielle, (Texas and Stumbles) have transformed the lower level of our home into a place where hikers can relax and recharge. Spend time on one of our decks, get cozy on one of the couches in our common area, and sink into one of our memory foam beds at the end of the day, all linens provided. We’ll pick you up in “Big Blue” and take you home for a hot shower, laundry, resupply and dinner run, and send you on your way the next morning after eating a hiker sized hot breakfast. We are excited to meet the class of 2024!
We are at mile 1246.6 NOBO
Established in 2021. Mile marker 1246.9 Right next to the trail on route 309 in PA. Sleeps 7-10 and tenting 484-357-9178
Our property consists of 20 acres of the beautiful Blue Mountain. At the Lookout you can see for 40 Miles across the valley below. With views from Allentown, Lyons and Reading. The area with the view is a shared area for both sites. Feel free to use the fire ring while you sit and watch the evening sky. It is breathtaking at night. At the bottom of the mountain there is a Gunclub with a shooting range and you will hear shooting from the property. Please note it is far away and there is no danger Our property is mostly the mountain side. But with an area that is flat for tent camping. The property is close to Route 309 but there is a camping area away from the road. Our land is next to the road and you will hear some road noise. We are next to National Parks land which also consists of the Appalachian Trail and also against the Pennsylvania Game Lands. You can walk up the street or trail to Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant. Leaser lake is a short drive if you like fishing or kayaking. The Wanamakers Store is a unique place to visit with amazing sandwiches. The Wanamakers and Kemton railroad is close by for a weekend train ride. Bear Rock Junction is close by for mini golf and ice cream. Eight Oaks Distillery is only a few minutes away. Several wineries and antique shops as well. You may also see Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers come thru our property to stay at the hostel. Please welcome our hikers as they come to rest their weary bodies. Welcome to the Lookout. We have made many improvements to our land but also try to maintain the beauty it is. We plan to keep upgrading our property. We plan to use the land for Recreational activites. We have a Hiker Hostel in the Building. The Building was previously the Blue Mountain Lookout Restaurant but has been neglected for approximately 20 years. We are trying to restore the property to bring it back to life.
An official hiker hostel in Northern Virginia
The historic stone mansion sits on 66 acres and is 150 yards from the Appalachian Trail.
We provide a gateway connecting people to the “rollercoaster” section of the Appalachian Trail. Bears Den is owned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The historic stone mansion sits on 66 acres and is 150 yards from the AT and a beautiful, westward-facing overlook of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer an array of services including a drop-in long-distance backpacker hostel with full services, accommodations for group or private party rentals, a primitive campground, a rustic cottage and a contact for all your hiking, shuttle, and slackpack needs.
1/2 mile off the Appalachian Trail in Southwest Virginia. A hostel for hikers since 1986.
Wood’s Hole Hostel serves the Appalachian Trail community as well as couples, families, and groups. Enjoy communal meals, yoga, organic gardening and more during your stay.
Wood’s Hole Hostel is located on 100 acres of land, surrounded on three sides by the Jefferson National Forest and protected by 780 acres of privately owned land. Located in Southwest Virginia, an easy drive from both I-77 and I-81.
Built in 1880 by Stoney Holiday and purchased by Tillie & Roy Wood in 1942, the property has a long and fascinating history. Tillie & Roy opened a bunkhouse for hikers in 1986, and it has been operated by their granddaughter Neville since 2009.
We do shuttles; $1.75 a mile. From Mouth of Wise, Va to Tyro, Va.
Allow our 1940’s Cape Cod welcome you to the neighborhood through its “open arms.” The Shenandoah River rock and curved staircases create a unique entrance to our calm and pleasant home. We welcome visitors from all over who are in Luray for a variety of reasons: hiking, biking, running, and touring the local sites. Our shared space community allows you to meet and interact with new people and make new friends. We are a pet friendly facility… for well-behaved dogs. Hiker-dogs get showers, too. We even provide the shampoo!
We are your full service contact for ALL hostel, slackpack, and logistical needs for hiking the Appalachian Trail, enjoying Shenandoah National Park, floating the Shenandoah River, and cycling and running in Central Virginia.
Our hostel provides lodging for hikers, bickers, and other visitors to Luray.
Rest in our comfortable hostel, take a shower, meet other hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, cook your own food in the kitchen or walk to nearby restaurants.
The hostel is located at 1260 East Main Street – 8 miles West of the Appalachian Trail in Luray, Virginia.
Since we are a traveler’s hostel, we do not allow locals, no exceptions. The hostel reserves the right to refuse any patron at any time for any reason.
Common area with many streaming services, DVD’s, board games, and books
- Wi-Fi and computer with internet free to guests
- Large front and back porches
- Fire pit in the backyard
- Restaurants are .7 miles from the hostel
- 1.5 miles from the downtown, including the local library, post office, and more restaurants
- Storage building and basement areas for bikes
- Parking is available on-site
- Mail drops: Free to guests; $2 fee otherwise
Twin Beds – $40 cash/ $41 card/person per night
- We provide all bed linens, pillows and blankets.
- Each room is stocked with bath towels, hand towels, washcloths.
- Basic hygiene products are in the bathroom.
- Morning coffee or tea is available.
Camping – $25 cash/ $26 card/person per night
- We have limited camping sites on the property.
- Fee includes access to showers and kitchen.
- Towels are provided.
Showers included w/ stay or $3 a la carte
- Showers are included with overnight stays.
- We also offer showers for people just passing through.
- Showers are $3.00/person and include towel and soap.
Internet
There is a “community” computer available with internet access so you can check/send email or take care of any other business before hitting the trail. Wireless internet is also available.
While there is no time limit for computer usage, please be considerate of other guests who also want to use this service.
Trains
Luray is a train town. We can’t get away from them. The hostel is across the street from train tracks. Cargo trains do run at all hours and most night conductors are courteous of sleepers. However, there is a cross over about 300 yards from the hostel. Since safety is of utmost importance, the whistle blows in front of the hostel when trains are traveling out of town.
Kitchen Facilities
- We have a full kitchen for guests to use.
- It is stocked with dishes, glasses, silverware, and cookware.
- All we ask is that you completely clean up after yourself for the next person.
- There is also a refrigerator where you can keep that leftover pizza, or if you’re staying for a few days, stock up on groceries.
Laundry – $5 a la cart
- We provide laundry services for guests. Laundry (wash/dry/detergent) is $5 per load.
- Shared loads are permissible.
Pets
Well-mannered, house-broken and “relatively” clean dogs are allowed in the main hostel building. Dogs may be bathed in The Cave shower… dog shampoo is provided.
- Please keep your dog under control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left at the hostel unsupervised.
- The dog-owner is solely responsible for the actions of his/her dog.
- If any damage is done to the hostel or other hikers’ gear, compensation will be expected.
- We are owned by 2 cats that are tolerant of well-mannered dogs, so please keep that in mind.
Donation based hostel located in Catawba, VA along the Appalachian trail
We are located just steps from the Appalacian trail in Swatara Gap, PA at NOBO mile 1185.3, coordinates 40.4794572,-76.53167570
Bear Essentials
- Local shuttle – available by appointment. $2/mile. Book in advance. For longer shuttles by reservation, call Pip (717) 371-7646.
- Supplies/Food/Drinks/Firewood – for purchase
- Gourmet coffee – for purchase
- Showers – 1 shower per 24 hours included with stay/$5 for passerbys or for guests who want more than 1 shower per day
- Communal campfire & firewood – campfire included with stay
- Natural spring water – free for all hikers
- Gas grill – included with stay
- Laundry & loaner clothes – $5 each load (includes washer/dryer). Loaner clothes included with laundry. We have a clothesline for gear drying.
- Coming in 2025! Overnight parking $10/day
- Charging station (also available to passerbys – we just ask that you make a purchase at the snack shack)
Located at the base of Angels Rest Overlook, directly behind Food Lion and within walking distance of everything, Angels Rest Hikers Haven has been a welcomed addition to an already great little trail town. Built by hikers for hikers, it has proven to be, in a very short time, a “Zerolicious” experience for all who visit. Whether it’s a day pass for the energetic thru hiker knocking down big miles, the weary thru hiker with injuries needing to relax and heal, the section hiker needing secure parking and a shuttle to the trailhead or a place for hiker’s families to come visit and stay while you zero and resupply, the crew at ARHH are excited to be of service and show you around a place so many have come to love and cherish as their own. We are family friendly and expect everyone to be respectful of others.
