Rusty's Hard Time Hollow - open to all hikers

[Awol]

Rusty says:
"As of July 14, 2008, contrary to what you’ve heard, Rusty’s Hard Time Hollow is receiving all hikers (through hikers, section hikers, and hitch hikers). Donations are a must to keep the Hollow in running order. Please give all you can; you are supporting a trail mission.

Everyone is a purist”

[Survivor Dave]

If I can't go there, why bother printing it in ANY of the guide books? It seems kind of arrogant to continually change his mind. Trail legend or not, it seems unreliable.


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[Awol]

Rusty called with updates for next year. He seems contrite about his open/not open flip-flops, and says the hollow is open "for good".

Also, there IS electricity and a phone at his place (sorry about outdated info in App Pages). It is a unique place to stay.

[Bilbo]

I took a hike to Rusty's yesterday to get a few photos to post. They are now posted.

The hike is almost worth it just to read all his signs slogans on the way in. You will get a good laugh from most of them. I posted a couple today.

When I arrived there wasn't anyone there so I just took a few photos and headed out. He uses the ceiling and walls of the back porch to post photos of hikers that have visited.

There was a sign above the door that said closed for the winter, but gave you directions on how to get inside if you needed to.

Being new at this I have not seen very many hostels, but this on seems unique to me. It is a shame that it is so far from the AT.

Bilbo