STANIMAL'S HOSTELS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
AROUND THE BEND | GLASGOW
GLASGOW, VA
STANIMAL'S
Appalachian Trail Hostel & Shuttle Service
WELCOMING HIKERS IN GLASGOW, VA
It's been over a year since Stanimals 328 Hostel and Shuttle Service has expanded our footprint on the Appalachian Trail with the acquisition of Hostel Around the Bend in Hiawassee, GA.
Our Glasgow, VA, location continues normal operations as well and now is open for the 2026 season.
We are now a proud partner of Polarsteps. If you are an active app user, there will be a small care package waiting for you when you show up at either of our locations!
Join Us for Our Weekly Trail Magic Pizza Parties!
Experience the joy of our Weekly Trail Magic Pizza Parties! Enjoy delicious pizza, great company, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement every week! You don't have to stay with us to participate!
To sponsor, donate via Virtual Trail Magic button:
AMENITIES
Fast WiFi
Clean Linens
Free Laundry
Full Kitchen
Hot Showers
Free Coffee
For a full list of our amenities and services, click here.
TRAIL MAGIC
During the hiking season, join us for Trail Magic Hiker Feeds such as weekly pizza party or cheeseburgers at various trailhead gaps. All hikers are welcome!
Want to help support hikers? We accept Virtual Trail Magic donations. We appreciate your support!
HIKER HAVEN
Since Stanimal’s Hostel was established, we’ve always had a great hiker community staying with us. Meet up with other hikers and spend time chatting and relaxing on our collection of sofas and armchairs. Yoga mats, massage tools, and a foot spa to provide extra relaxation and comfort after a long day on the trail.
THE STANIMALS EXPERIENCE
Stanimal started his first hostel in 2013 and has since expanded from one hostel to two. As a former thru-hiker (2004), he knows exactly what hikers need and provides a number of free services as part of the amenities during your stay. The homey Glasgow hostel and the Around the Bend lodge ensure hikers have a clean, comfortable place to rest with plenty of resupply stores in both locations and an outfitter on site at Around the Bend.
Whether you’re looking for a break from the trail or you’re hoping to slack pack along the Appalachian Trail, we can help! Discover convenient Appalachian Trail shuttle services, as well as free laundry, WiFi, Netflix, and much more.
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