STANIMAL'S HOSTELS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
AROUND THE BEND | GLASGOW
HIKING PACKAGES, LODGING & SHUTTLE SERVICES
AROUND THE BEND - HIAWASSEE, GA
STAY, SHUTTLE & HIKE
Stanimal’s Hostels offer a unique Appalachian Trail experience. Located in the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest of Georgia, we host AT thru-hikers as well as section hikers looking to enjoy nature and the surrounding trails.
We offer complimentary Appalachian Trail shuttle pickups for our Georgia location, including drop-offs at designated trailheads as well as multiple local slack packing options.
Choose from our recommended slack pack itineraries, or let us help customize your hiking experience.
Hiking North? We’ll be waiting for you down the trail! Stanimal’s also operates a hostel in Glasgow, Virginia, to support you during the next phase of your hiking journey.
WHY BOOK A SLACK PACKAGE?
Less planning, more hiking.
With everything arranged for you, the Slack Pack saves you money and keeps your trip running smoothly from start to finish. The Slack Package deal combines lodging and shuttles into one easy, discounted package - no piecing it together yourself.
STANIMAL'S SLACKPACK TO FRANKLIN, NC
(35+ MILES)
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Welcome to Stanimal’s Around the Bend!
Day 2: 5.8 miles (ascent=1568 ft, descent=1939 ft)
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Drop off: Blue Ridge Gap (AT mile 75.2)
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Pickup: Dicks Creek Gap (AT mile 69.4)
Day 3: 10 miles (ascent=1752, descent=3061)
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Drop off: Deep Gap, NC (AT mile 85.2)
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Pickup: Blue Ridge Gap (AT mile 75.2)
Day 4: 13 or 14.7 miles - Choose Your Route:
Option A: 13 miles (ascent=2228, descent=2388)
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Drop off: Mooney Gap (AT mile 98.2)
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Pickup: Deep Gap, NC (AT mile 85.2)
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Option B: 14.7 miles (ascent=2372, descent=3241)
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Drop off: Albert Mountain Fire Tower (AT mile 99.9)
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Pickup: Deep Gap, NC (AT mile 85.2)
Day 5: 6 - 11.4 miles - Choose Your Route:
Option A: 7.7 miles - 11.4 miles (ascent=2106, descent=2920)
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Drop off: Mooney Gap (AT mile 98.2)
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Pickup: Rock Gap (AT mile 105.9) OR Winding Stair Gap (AT mile 109.6)
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Option B: 6 miles - 9.7 miles (ascent=1240, descent=2762)
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Drop off: Albert Mountain Fire Tower (AT mile 99.9)
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Pickup: Rock Gap (AT mile 105.9) OR Winding Stair Gap (AT mile 109.6)
End: Franklin, NC via either Rock Gap (AT mile 105.9) or Winding Stair Gap (AT mile 109.6).
STANDARD PRICING:
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1 person: $535 +8% GA sales tax
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2 people: $710 ($355 per person) +8% GA sales tax
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3 people: $870 ($290 per person) +8% GA sales tax
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4 people: $1030 ($258 per person) +8% GA sales tax
*Group must hike on the same days and same location and direction
Standard Price includes loaner daypacks, all shuttles, 4 night stay in the bunk room, along with all you can eat fruit pancakes.
UPGRADES & ADD-ONS:
**** Platinum Blaze Upgrade: ($60 each person + 8% GA sales tax) includes upgrade from bunkroom to semi-private room for all nights stayed, and a cooked breakfast with all you can eat fruit pancakes! ****
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Platinum Upgrade Totals:
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1 person = $595 +8% GA sales tax
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2 people = $830 ($415 per person)
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3 people = $1050 ($350 per person)
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4 people = $1272 ($318 per person)
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Unicoi Gap Start: Start at Unicoi Gap (AT Mile 52.7) for an additional $45 (Standard Pricing) or $55 (Platinum Upgrade).
SLACK PACKAGE SAVINGS BREAKDOWN:
Standard Pricing Breakdown for 1 person WITHOUT Slack Package:
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Total Shuttles = $390
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Dicks Creek Gap x2 = $0
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Blue Ridge Gap x2 = $0
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Deep Gap x2 = $150
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Albert or Mooney Gap x2 = $240
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Total stay in bunks = $160+tax
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Total AYCE pancakes = $13+tax
Total if booked separately = $563+tax
Total with Slack Pack Package = $535+tax
Savings = $28
Platinum Upgrade Breakdown for 1 person WITHOUT Slack Package:
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Semi private room difference: $45+tax
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Cooked breakfast add-on: $40+tax
Total if booked upgrades separately without package = $85+tax
Total with Platinum Blaze Upgraded Slack Package = $60+tax
Savings = $25
RESUPPLY OPTIONS
RESUPPLY AT AROUND THE BEND
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On site, full resupply including backpacker meals, snacks, fuel, some gear and more.
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Hiawassee, GA, is a full service hiker town with restaurants, grocery stores, and large outfitter store Trailful Outdoors.
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We take our guests to town free of charge.
OUR AMENITIES
Comfortable Lodging
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Bunks with Mattresses
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Semi Private Space
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Private Rooms
Shuttle Service
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Free shuttle service to select locations
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Shuttles for a fee to other locations
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Slack packing and pack drop-off services
On-Site Amenities
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WiFi
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Free Laundry Services
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Shower
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Clean Linens
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Massage tools
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Foot spa
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Full Kitchen
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Free Coffee
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Large Flat Screen with Cable
