Slackpacking Near The Grove Hostel
Explore the beautiful Blue Ridge on the Appalachian Trail from Deep Gap to Tellico Gap
The Grove Hostel offers courtesy pick-up & drop-off at Rock Gap mile 105.9 & Winding Stair Gap mile 109.6 with your stay!
Access points near The Grove and Franklin, NC
Deep Gap mile 85.2 (inaccessible Jan-Mar)
Mooney Gap mile 98.3 (inaccessible Jan-Mar)
Albert Mountain 99.6 (inaccessible Jan-Mar)
Rock Gap mile 105.9 (courtesy shuttle included in cost of stay!)
Winding Stair Gap mile 109.6 (courtesy shuttle included in cost of stay!)
Wayah Gap mile 115.5
Wayah Bald mile 119.5 (inaccessible Jan-Mar)
Burningtown Gap mile 124.2
Tellico Gap mile 129.0
Nantahala Outdoor Center 136.9
We are happy to host you as guests while you traverse these miles in daily sections.
Our slackpacking shuttles leave at 6:30AM, which positions you for a mid-afternoon return to the hostel with plenty of daylight left for a relaxing shower, laundry drop off, and even a stretch before heading into town for dinner.
You’re also welcome to make your own plans with local shuttle drivers, who can pick you up later in the morning, up until 9AM when the hostel closes for cleaning.
Need recommendations for local shuttle drivers?
Text us at 828-346-7657!
