The Grove Hostel

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Franklin, North Carolina

AT mile 110 & Bartram mile 68

Welcome to The Grove, a hostel for hikers in Franklin, NC, the first ATC-designated Appalachian Trail Community.

Just a short walk from downtown, we’re close to restaurants, grocery stores, breweries, and an outfitter: everything needed for a perfect town stay.

The Grove Hostel voted a Top 10 Appalachian Trail Hostel!

—The Trek, 2025 Thru-Hiker Survey

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer courtesy shuttles from and back to Rock Gap (Nobo mile 105.9, 13 miles from the hostel) or Winding Stair Gap (Nobo mile 109.6 / Sobo mile 2088.9, 11 miles from the hostel) at set daily times. 

    During Nobo hiker season, we also work in conjunction with Macon County Transit to bring in and return hikers to Rock and Winding Stair Gaps.

    It is an easy hitch from Winding Stair, and we’re happy to connect folks who prefer more flexibility with local area shuttle drivers.

  • Text 828-346-7657 to reserve your bunk or private room.

    All stays are by reservation only.

    During peak thru-hiker season, we do not accept reservations further than 4 days prior to arrival.

    Check in 11:30AM-6PM | Check out 9AM

  • Yes, we welcome you to park at the hostel for $5 per day!

    You will need to sign a parking waiver upon arrival.

  • Yes, we accept resupply boxes!
    130 Hayes Circle, Franklin, NC 28734

    Outdoor 76 also accepts resupply boxes. Visit their website for more information.

  • No, but we are happy to connect you with local area shuttle drivers, and host you while you slackpack our area!

    Learn more here.

  • Trained service animals are welcome to stay in the upstairs private suite only. Pets are not allowed in the hostel.

  • The Grove is our home as well as a hiker hostel. We want all guests in our home to have a restful stay, so our policies include: quiet hours from 9:30PM-6:00A<, no drugs or alcohol on the property, and respectful use of hostel space. Click here for all our policies.

  • About the Hostel

    Individual nightly fees, inclusive of the 12.75% NC sales & occupancy taxes:

    $45 bunk
    $95 private room with king bed
    $105 private suite with queen bed, half-bath and separate entrance

    Our bunk rooms are co-ed.

    We accept cash, cards, and Venmo. We pass on the service fees incurred from cards and Venmo.

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  • Our Story

    Willow is a Nobo thru hiker, class of ’22.

    Bluebs is a Sobo thru hiker, class of ’21.

    They met on the AT in 2024, and The Grove Hostel is their way of paying forward the life-changing experience of the trail to fellow hikers.

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