Shaw's Hiker Hostel
Hostel
On the Edge of the Hundred Mile Wilderness!
Shaw's Hiker Hostel in Monson, Maine, is a full-service stop on the Appalachian Trail.
Shaw's offers bunk space, private rooms, tenting and hammocking, hot showers, trail famous breakfast, shuttle service, slack packing, Wifi, and many other services for hikers. Poet's Gear Emporium has full resupply and ultra light gear options: ULA, Hyperlite, Big Agnes, Leki, Darn Tough socks and much more!
Whether you're a Northbounder or Southbounder, Thru-Hiker or Section Hiker, you are welcome at Shaw's Hiker Hostel; On the Edge of the Hundred Mile Wilderness. Read more
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Mike G. 2016-06-05I can't think of a better place to begin the end of a Northbound thru hike. Poet and Hippie Chick not only were amazing hosts but also gave me all the...
Erin T. 2015-09-22I can't thank them enough for their outstanding hospitality and the wonderful atmosphere they have helped nurture. You know you're in the right place...
Barton L F. 2015-07-10The people are so great, excellent resupply and shakedown. Will definitely stay here again if I'm back this way. The breakfast was outstanding as...
Brian John F. 2015-06-16Stopped in today to do some trail magic. New owners are doing an awesome job. Super friendly and when I hike the trail I'm definitely staying here!
Spoosh H. 2015-03-06I highly recommend Saws lodging if your spending some time off the AT . Dawn the owner was Truly hands down amazing. The help she gave us was top...
Sam D. 2017-01-19Poet and Hippie Chick are great hosts! The hostel is clean and with the additional lodging there is room for lots of friendly hikers.
Rhett C. 2016-11-01Poet Is Awesome! What a cool and beautiful place! They took care of me and got me back on the trail! I wear my Shaw's shirt all the time! I would...
Alyssa E. 2016-09-04Thank you for the hospitality Poet and Hippie Chick! We had an amazing stay and can't wait to come back!
Jordan T. 2016-08-13Must stop for NOBOs heading into the 100 mile wilderness!
Harry Segerstrom S. 2016-08-08GREAT place to stay, relax & resupply. Hippey Chic & Poet are gracious hosts. They go out of their way to help the hikers.
David H. 2016-07-17Shawls saved my south bound trip. Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Ann C. 2016-07-09Lovely place, lovely people. My favorite hostel on the AT.
Sam O. 2016-07-05Closest thing to feeling like home I've ever felt whole not actually at home. Great people and great food and great hospitality!
Chuck S. 2016-06-17My son and I stayed here, Poet and Hippie chick are great people make an AWESOME breakfast too.
Cody C. 2016-06-17This place is absolutely fantastic. I'm not sure if I'll find anywhere else as awesome during my SOBO.
Timothy M. 2015-12-03A perfect tonic for any southbound thru-hiker after limping out of the 100 Mile Wilderness.
Jamie H. 2015-10-08The owners, Hippie Chick and Poet, have created an atmosphere that is not to be missed; an oasis of calm on the trail where any drama quickly melts...
Einav B. 2015-09-21The perfect hiker hostel! Just amazing. Always helpful and kind, I almost wasn't able to walk after the 100mw and they knew exactly how to help. You...
Rachel C. 2015-09-19Shaw's was one of my favorite hostels on trail. What great people! :)
John C. 2015-08-26Great people great service. A fixture of the AT and all that it stands for!
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