I did the GA section in May and just wanted to post that I really enjoyed staying at the Hiker Hostel. They picked me up at the airport, dropped me off at Amicalola, and then picked me up in Hiawassee, all on time, very professional and friendly. Like staying at a friends cabin, just great!

Matt

Thought I would add that Hiawasse Inn was changing owners or maybe even closing, and maybe they should buy it and make it another Hiker Hostel, possibly add one in Franklin, too. That would make a sweet support system for hikers.

You've got to be kidding! How do you expect Profile and Almanac (Josh and Leigh) to run two hostels? It is a full time job running the one they have! I am sorry to hear that Ron and Sam are selling, though. They just bought the place back in 2004, so it's only been five years. Guess that's about the length of time when folks get bored doing the same old thing.

...They just bought the place back in 2004, so it's only been five years. Guess that's about the length of time when folks get bored doing the same old thing.

Burnout is definitely a problem. A hiker-friendly motel owners in NJ mentioned while he was shuttling me that the average length of time for owning a motel was 10 years. He also mentioned that he was the only non-Indian owning a motel in NJ.

Hiker Hostel is an outstanding, one of a kind establishment on the AT. Wonder what NOBO's think.... as they move northward I am sure their definition of a hiker hostel changes.