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Patches, Sunshine, Terminator Joe, and Bugs! Happy trails everyone. #atclassof24 #atmile110

We’ve been full the last couple of days, but are anticipating some private rooms and bunks opening later this week. Please text 828-346-7657 to make y

Today in hostel life: lots o’ shuttles and slackpacking, one departure (Ethan, who got trail magic!) and @unfilteredhikes helping Yosemite Sam shave a whopping 3.8lbs off his pack weight. We have a full house of slackpackers tonight and tomorro

“What was your favorite part of the Appalachian Trail?”

“The people.”

#atclassof24 #appalachiantrail #thruhikers #atmile110

This is why we do what we do. Months ago, when we were renovating everything and could only imagine what this house would be like when it was full of hikers, we thought it would look a little like this.

Last night was our most full night thus far&he

Lambchop and Unity met on the CDT, and after years of peer pressure from Unity, Lambchop finally gave in and decided to thru the AT. They ventured out into some quintessentially miserable #appalachiantrail weather with thru-hiker smiles on their face

When the AT looks like this, wet footprints start appearing on our porch… 🤔 Today’s a great day for a nero- we have just a couple bunks left! #atclassof24 #atmile110 #visitfranklinnc

Mitch, Troubadour, Sings with the Pines all passed through recently. It’s a chilly day on trail this morning with ice on the trees. Good luck and stay warm! #atclassof24 #thruhikers #appalachiantrail #atmile110

It’s Kenny and his iced tea against the world. Thanks for staying - we loved having you! Happy trails and Toby says “thank you” for all the doggy treatos 🥾 ⛰️ #atclassof2024 #atmile110 #appalachiantrail

Mainiac and Boom Boom absolutely rocked a long slackpack in yesterday’s torrential rain. We were sad to see them go, along with the big group of hikers that stayed in our hostel over the last couple of days.

We’ve been so lucky to host

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Franklin, NC 28734

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