Stretch Reviews: Top of Georgia Hostel

Disclaimer: Top of Georgia donated a free night to me for the purpose of the review.

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Cost: $20 pp per night with options to add on for meals, luxurious foot baths and slack packing.

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Features: Shuttle from Dicks Creek Gap and to Hiawassi for guests. If you ask nicely they may even drop you off somewhere else along that route, just make sure they aren’t too busy. Laundry available for a cost (and done for you) with scrubs to wear while you wait. A hearty breakfast also is available for an extra cost. Small gear and resupply shop with some essentials and gear straight off of Sir Packs A Lots gear list. A living room with movies, video games, board games, instruments, fireplace and, coffee and tea.

Uncommon & Cool Features: A bunk room for hikers and their canine companions complete with doggy beds.

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I was able meet the owner, Bob, the day before briefly. My friends and I were all in agreement that he’s a great guy with lots of passion for his hostel. I was definitely greeted with that same attitude and more from him and the staff during my stay. The staff were the kind of people you could feel comfortable talking with for hours about hiking or whatever else you found in common. The goal of this hostel is to take care of all the little details a hiker might need, want or not even know they wanted. They did a great job.

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I talked to many people on the trail who stayed at this hostel and even overheard others talking about it. Everyone in agreement. Top of Georgia was a great place to stay. In fact I’ve also heard it used as a bar to measure other hostels and motels. A great way to start the trail.

Phone: 706-982-3252

Address: 7675 Rose Haven, Hiawassee, GA 30546

Thanks Top of Georgia!

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Comments 1

  • DankOnTheTrail : Mar 8th

    Sir Packs A Lot is a sham. He lied about thru hiking and getting the triple crown. Just google ‘sir packs a lot’ and check out the Reddit threads and websites. So lame!

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