greasy creek hostle

[Kerosene]

How far is the GCH from the trail?

Stated at 0.3m trail west, down a blue-blaze, but I didn't visit.

[Kerosene]

LW,

I have never been to Abby's Place. I was told the owner in getting up in years and was having a hard time running the hostel. True????

Bob Peoples at Kincora said that the owner died back in March and Abby's had been closed for 2008. He didn't mention any plans to re-open.

[Egads]

Does CC @ the Greasy Creek Hostel have an email address or phone #, or is she ok with drop ins?

Please PM me.

[twisted]

i would like too add that this is not erwin its a great stop also miss janet to my knowledge no longer has a place hope she does open another but in the mean time my preference is greasy creek friendly

[twisted]

she has a phone number or you could just drop in there is no problem with that you will be welcomed (828)688-9948

[Egads]

She has a phone number, or you could just drop in. There is no problem with that; you will be welcomed (828) 688-9948

Thank you

[Lone Wolf]

Bob Peoples at Kincora said that the owner died back in March and Abby's had been closed for 2008. He didn't mention any plans to re-open.

there are plans to re-open

[Tennessee Viking]

I'll ask at Uncle Johnny's when I'm up there next week.

I wouldn't say anything to Johnny. Thats Miss Janets competition.

[chief]

I wouldn't say anything to Johnny. Thats Miss Janets competition.

Ya think?

[Lone Wolf]

I wouldn't say anything to Johnny. Thats Miss Janets competition.

like he don't know

[stranger]

For those who assume that I am looking for the perfect hostel, please be aware I am not, nor would I expect to find one along any trail.

Personally, I found Connie passive aggressive, and so did the other hikers that spent time at GCF that I met along that stretch. I appreciate her service to the hiker community, I appreciate all hiker services along the trail, but that isn't the point.

If someone provides a service for something, a hostel or otherwise, and lists benefits of utilizing that service in order to help or attract hikers (or make a few bucks) - call me crazy, but that person's behaviour shouldn't make hikers feel guilty for those very services they are paying for.

It's not a bad place, but considering how close it's located to Erwin, and my experience, as well as others I was with, I wouldn't recommend this place overall.

[Rain Man]

Here are a couple other Greasy Creek Friendly threads--

"Greasy Creek Friendly Hostel"

"Greasy Creek Friendly"

RainMan

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[Jack Tarlin]

This is all sort of a moot point.

If Miss Janet does indeed re-open a facility next spring, as I hope she will, then it will certainly become the "go-to" place in Erwin, and will probably be the only stopping place most folks will need in that neck of the woods. Unless one is banged up or the weather is awful, most hikers don't need a layover every two days.

[Jeff]

Jack,

I agree with you that hikers shouldn't need a hostel every other day.

But, I saw many thru's this year take a day in Bennington, then a day in Manchester, then a day at the Twelve Tribes in Rutland. And all this is after a day at either the The Bird Cage or Tom Levardi's.

Whatever happened to the "Wilderness Experience"???? !!!!

[Jack Tarlin]

What happened is this:

*Hikers got soft.
*Most of the A.T. stopped being true wilderness a long time ago.

[smokymtnsteve]

pseudo-wilderness to boldy go where others with maps, guidebooks and really cool gear have gone before.

[twisted]

If thats the case baltimore jack why do you stay in hostles like all the time and i'll believe Miss Janet will open a place when i see it

[slow]

What happened is this:

*Hikers got soft.
*Most of the A.T. stopped being true wilderness a long time ago.

Jack, walking a path is not true W.

[Teatime]

I stayed at the Greasy Creek Friendly during a section hike about 2 years ago, I think. I decided I didn't want to setup a tent in an approaching T-Storm so walked to the Friendly. CC was very nice and, well, friendly! She even offered me an ice cold Bud, which really hit the spot. We sat out on the porch and watched evening come on. It was very pleasant. I recommed the Greasy Creek Friendly.

[Post]

If thats the case baltimore jack why do you stay in hostles like all the time and i'll believe Miss Janet will open a place when i see it

What IS it with all the people in this thread who don't know how to spell "hostel"? Don't you people read?