Taking a day off the trail at Woods Hole Hostel was on my mind for a long time. The hostel is just 0.4 mile from the AT along a gravel road high up at 3,355′. It has a very positive reputation as a quiet, peaceful rest stop. Neville, the owner, grows organic vegetables, raises goats and heats with wood. The heat is important because it is chilly! The hike to Woods Hole started in light rain which stopped during the 2,000 foot ascent up the ridge from town. The trail was covered in colorful leaves and rhododendrons sometimes formed a green tunnel with their long, green leaves.
See my real-time location produced by the InReach unit I carry and a daily log of my progress on the trail.
Day 129, 29-Oct. Milepost: 1567.6 miles, Daily: 11.5, Ascent: 3360′, Descent: 1770′, Highest: 3905′. Camp: Woods Hole Hostel, 3155′. Departed Pearisburg in light rain. Sun came out in mid-morning. Nice ridgetop hike amongst rhododendrons.
Day 130 30-Oct. Zero day at Woods Hole Hostel for quality rest and downtime.
Amazing! Woods Hole Hostel is one of my favorite hostels on the AT. We stayed in the white tent named “far far” for 2 nights while were were there and really enjoyed our stay. I would love to go back there some day. Thanks for bringing back the wonderful memories. You are doing great and getting closer and closer to Springer Mountain.
I LOVE that tunnel photo!
Nice photos.