We are temporarily closed through September 12th, 2023 (out on a hike!). For fall reservations, please text us AFTER Sept. 12th.
To help support us, see our Amazon “Wish List” for the hostel.
We are Chica & Sunsets (aka Jen & Greg). We thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 (and since then have hiked the Camino de Santiago, Bartram, Colorado, Ice Age, & Foothills Trails; and individually the TRT & BMT). We first opened our hostel in 2020 and are located in Franklin, NC, mile 110 approximately of the AT (Winding Stair Gap).
Our hostel model is a bit different than others in that we have chosen to prioritize comfort and space over higher capacity. Our hostel is co-ed and holds 4 people max (2 bedrooms that contain 2 twin beds each — no bunks!). Our price is $55 + tax per bed (total comes to $62) and is all inclusive — this includes laundry with loaner clothes, pick up & drop off at Winding Stair Gap (or Rock Gap), full kitchen and living room, shuttle to town for resupply (grocery, outfitter and restaurants are all downtown). We also have good wifi and a stamp for the AT passport! Check in 12 noon; Check out at 9 am. NO credit cards.; cash, Venmo or PayPal accepted. Text 715-315-0876 to reserve your spot (no walk-ins).
A few details:
- We love animals, but for various reasons do not allow pets.
- We cannot accommodate additional hikers for hammocking or tenting (our car only allows for 4 passengers at a time).
- We have limited parking space available, cost is $5 a day (unless you stay with us – that day is free).
We are in the The A.T. Guide (fka Awol’s Guide) and the FarOut app (fka Guthooks). Text 715-315-0876 or email ChicaSunsets@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.
TO SUPPORT US:
Check out our STORE, where we have a variety of books we’ve written.
Check out our Amazon “Wish List” for the hostel.