We had a fantastic time at Weary Feet Hostel-- Eric "Juke box" was full of fun stories and we…read morecannot wait to go back to meet Brigid "Purple Haze" next time. They've recently acquired the hostel from The former owner who still lives in the area and as Foodies themselves make incredible meals. For supper the first night we had cheese stuffed shells with arrabiata meat sauce and the second night we had "Mexican lasagna." Both nights there was a yummy salad. Eric mentioned how much he likes it when gluten-free hikers come through as he is (completely) gluten-free himself, and it allows him to have second crack at any leftovers. Breakfast was amazing buttermilk flapjacks, and eggs mixed with spinach, as well as sausage for those who want it. (And infinite amounts of coffee for those who need that.). The bath house was recently built -- 3 giant shower stalls with locking doors (but Al fresco so I'm not sure how that would feel during colder months.). We got one of the private rooms which had three beds and could've slept five comfortably, but the toilet is communal as per usual at hostels. There is a stream with small fish, large crawdads and some cool giant pollywogs on the other side of the gravel driveway. The front yard of the property is a field where we (with other resting hikers) watched an impressive number of butterflies and we understand the firefly show is impressive during June-July. The biodiversity of the Appalachian Trail on either side of this property is unparalleled. I read it's the most biodiverse temperate forest in the world and I believe it. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit!

Weary Feet was my first hostel stay ever and I can't say enough good things about it. You felt…read morelike part of a big family in an old farmhouse. The food was delicious (leave room for cake) and the setting was just outstanding.

Just met Neville today in Harpers Ferry WV. Looking forward to visiting them…read more She seemed to be an amazing lady who is very passionate about her mountain retreat.

What an amazing place. Organic meals made with love. Excellent accommodations. Work for stay if you…read morewant. This place has been an excellent place to relax and recharge. Planning on going back for a week or two next year so we can do a work for stay. Meals are donation based. Excellent smoothies also.

Woodchuck Hostel is a fantastic place to lay your head while visiting the tiny town of Damascus. It…read moreis wonderful value for the price you pay ($25/night/person), which includes a comfortable clean twin size bed, free home cooked breakfast, games and the nice company of the employees. They also have room outside for hikers to camp out in tents if so desired. Super dog friendly (no additional charges) and easy easy access to the AT and the Creeper trail. I'll definitely stay here again in the near future!

Great host, kind enough to get an ice cream pie to celebrate the birthday of a solo AT thru-hiker…read more Place was comfortable and clean. Easy to deal with.

I have visited before with my granddaughter who loves to hike. We are taking her back tomorrow…read more Lucky Moon is the best hostess ever and after reading the one nasty comment maybe he should look in the mirror

I would 1000% recommend staying here, Luckly Moon the camp host was the sweetest kindest lady ever…read more I stayed for eight days and I truly felt at home when I stayed. She was very open to help me whenever I needed it, from a little guidance around town to washing my clothes so I had fresh ones. The campground was clean and the cabin was roomy. I was a little worried by the pictures it was small but when I arrived I was proving wrong. There is so much supplies in the kitchen and I never had problems with someone taking my food from the fridge.

Great place - friendly team running it and very comfortable options -…read moreA great location as well

Amy is such a nice lady! She made us all feel so at home. Did not stay in the cabins but used the…read moreshowers and the laundry for a small reasonable fee. Showers were super clean and well stocked with shampoo, conditioner etc. Motorcycle garage themed. There is a small resupply with common foods like ramen, candy bars, poptarts and tuna pouches to name a few. This would not be a place to do a major resupply but maybe for picking up snacks for extra carns and calories. There are frozen foods available to buy like pizza, burritos, chinese food to name a view. Appliances available in common area are air fryers, oven, microwave and keurig coffee pot. We enjoyed relaxing on the leather couches in the dining area while we watched Guardians of the Galaxy before be shuttled to Sams Gap. Definitely one of my favorite places on the AT.

What a Great Experience! The atmosphere is very unique. The service was wonderful and the people…read moreare very friendly and chill, it's very clean too.

Great wings, great beer selection. Nice place to spend some time in the afternoon or evening.read more

Best hostel on the entire Appalachian Trail. Bob Peoples retired from the Air Force. He and his…read morewife moved to Hampton TN, way up in the mountains, built a home with a connecting hostel just a short walk from the Appalachian Trail, with the intent to host AT hikers, and volunteer to maintain what was at the time a very poorly maintained section of the Appalachian Trail. It's a special place place rooted deep within the long distance hiking community. The hostels amenities are very simple. Bunks, wood stove, showers, laundry, free shuttle, kitchen. It's perfect for hikers. And anyone who meets Bob will tell you he is the salt of the earth.

Kincora is a hostel for AT hikers that only asks for a $5 donation if you're short on cash, however…read morewe loved the generosity from Bob Peoples and his helpers so much that we donated $20/person, especially when we herd that some hikers had been stealing money from his donation box, how disappointing and what a shame! Bob Peoples has got to be one of the friendliest members of the AT society I have met yet. He was extremely cheerful and loves to laugh and joke with everyone. At his hostel you can bunk, or if you're a couple and there aren't many hikers staying the night you arrive, he will let you stay in one of his private cabins (one is a tree house). You are also able to shower and do laundry during your stay, and they will also shuttle the group into town. We had a medical problem, so Bob made a special trip into town just for us. It is not the cleanest, newest hostel we've been to, however none thus far have been. It was the atmosphere that made it incredible. I just hope hikers don't take advantage of this gem and they give back to his cause. We had such an amazing experience at this hostel!