SLACKPACK GEORGIA FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS HOSTEL – BOOK YOUR 2023 TRIP

Welcome to Above The Clouds Hostel

The first NOBO and the last SOBO hostel on the Appalachian Trail

Conveniently located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, just 1.3 miles west of the Appalachian Trail crossing at Woody Gap and 2.4 miles west of the crossing at Gooch Gap on the corner of State Highway 60 and Cooper Gap Rd. (Forest Service Rd. 42)

What We Offer

Free Wi-Fi

Laundry Facilities

Hot Shower

Community Space

Community Meals

Food Resupply

Slackpacking

Shuttle Service

PRIVATE ROOM

The Judges’ Chambers

Queen Bed
Bed Linens Available
Luxury Recliner
Smart TV
Shared Bathrooms
Shower and Laundry Included
Shuttle to Woody Gap and Gooch Gap Included

PRIVATE CABIN

Nimrod’s Castle

2 Twin XL Beds
Clean Sheets
Shared Bathrooms
Shower and Laundry Included
Shuttle to Woody Gap and Gooch Gap Included

Feature image Bunk Room 1

SHARED ROOM

Bunk Room 1

6 Twin XL Bunks
Co-Ed
Clean Sheets
Privacy Curtains
Shared Bathrooms
Shower and Laundry Included
Shuttle to Woody Gap and Gooch Gap Included

SHARED ROOM

Bunk Room 2

4 Twin XL Bunks
Co-Ed
Clean Sheets
Privacy Curtains
Shared Bathrooms
Shower and Laundry Included
Shuttle to Woody Gap and Gooch Gap Included

Feature image Bunk Room 2

BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS &

Community Spaces

gathering in living room

guests at kitchen breakfast bar

guests dining together

kitchen stove closeup

common area with fireplace, daytime

ADVENTURE IS NEAR

Hike the Appalachian Trail in Georgia from Above the Clouds

Would you like to section hike or slackpack the trail? Let us help.

Take The Shuttle

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Another season is upon us and we are excited to reopen for 2023! I’m also excited to announce that Nimrod will be a part of the class of 2023… Our Thru hiker rate this season will be $50, this will include shuttles to and from Gooch or Woody Gap. A morning 8:30 am shuttle to…

Whether a few days into your attempted Thru Hike or signing up for one of our trips in the fall Slackpacking with Above the Clouds is the way to go! #slackpacking #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2023

Our 2023 Slackpacking Trip schedule is up. Book Now at https://abovethecloudshostel.com/slackpack/ #slackpacking #appalachaintrailsectionhike #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2023

Woody Lake and Woody Gap, both representing the perfect end to the season. Thanks to everyone for an amazing 2022! We will be back at February 1st! #recharge #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2022prep

If you hike up the stairs at Amicalola Falls to the middle platform that crosses over the falls and instead of going all the way up the stairs walk a couple hundred yards down the trail to the west you will find this 5 window early 50s Chevy truck that has become one with a…

The SOBO bubble is real! Enjoyed hanging out with Podcast, Pleiadian, Tang and Bean from the council of the Chimps! TickBite from Germany, WaWa and many others who have brought the energy all the way from Maine to Georgia! #finish #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2022prep