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 99.9 (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 119.0 (inaccessible Jan-Mar)
Burningtown Gap mile 124.2
Tellico Gap mile 129.0
Nantahala Outdoor Center 136.0
Outside of our scheduled courtesy pick-ups, we do not drive to other access points; however, we are happy to host you as guests while you traverse these miles in daily sections.
Local shuttle drivers can pick you up in the morning (no later than 9AM) and drop you back off in the evening, so you can enjoy a relaxing shower and head into town for dinner.