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 Kitchen

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 ROOM

The Other Room

Queen Bed
Bed Linens Available
Luxury Chair
Smart TV
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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We’d like to thank everyone who has reached out to check on us after the storm. We were fortunate and the storm moved to the east prior to passing through. To our friends in the north, our hearts go out to you. Once the water clears we will determine how we can help. As many…

Before you quit your job, come to the trail! Sign up for one of our fall Slackpacking trips at AboveTheClouds! #slackpacking #hikingtrails #at #atclassof2024 #hikingwithlucky

It’s section hiking Season! After an amazing NOBO season at AboveTheClouds One Sock, Timo and myself decided the VA triple crown in 24 hours was a must do. Extra credit to those that know the Mexican restaurant we finished at! #vatriplecrown #at #sectionhiker #hiking #hikingtrails

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Come hike the Appalachian Trail this fall! We have several Slackpacking trips where you can hike the AT without spending a night in the woods. Why? Because some of us like to do it that way, that’s why! Fall 2024 trips now available! #slackpacking #atclassof2024 #hiking #at #appalachiantrailhikers

What a beautiful time of year. The NOBO season continues as April brought in spring! #spring #atclassof2024 #hiking #at