SLACKPACK GEORGIA FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS HOSTEL

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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.

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This morning was pretty sweet on Preacher’s Rock! Susan, Robin, PaintSplash and I got up a little early to an Egg Sandwich, cup of coffee and an incredible sunrise! #sunrise #eggsandwich #coffee #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2022prep

If you are wondering if the weather conditions in North Georgia are absolutely perfect for hiking right now, the answer is unequivocally yes! #views #perfectweather #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2022 #hiker #mainetogeorgia #whiteblaze #ga #trails #sobo #nobo #appalachianmountains #farout #hikingadventures #slackpack #atclassof2022 #appalachiantrail2022prep

The Ground Hog at AboveTheClouds says 6 more weeks of summer!

AT history and the Butterfly Effect. In April I became the first person in the history of the world to be subpoenaed by their trail name. I was subpoenaed as a witness so no worries there, however the trial date was just set for a couple weeks from now. I received another subpoena in my…

Ran into Ramdino and Come A Long while having breakfast at Lou’s Bakery. Thanks to the Professor for picking up the tab. As always ran into Foxhole. Met up with Sidetrack who I hadn’t seen since Spring. And as per the plan met up with Tiga and Hummingbird to have an awesome meal! #killingitinkillington #appalachiantrail…

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