Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail – An official hiker hostel in . . . We provide a gateway connecting people to the “rollercoaster” section of the Appalachian Trail Bears Den is owned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club The stone mansion sits on 66 beautiful acres and offers a westward-facing overlook of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains We offer an array of services including a drop-in long
FAQ – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail What exactly is Bears Den? A Bears Den is a Lodge and Hostel for all travelers We especially cater to the hiker on the Appalachian Trail since it is in our back yard Q How far is Bears Den from the Overlook? A Roughly 200 yards Q Is Bears Den Pet Friendly? A The grounds are pet friendly We only ask that you keep your animal on a leash
Groups – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail Groups at Bear’s Den We host a wide variety of groups Hikers The sixty-six acre retreat boasts two stone turrets, three circuit trails, a campground, and a secluded cottage in the woods The lodge is 150 yards from the Appalachian Trail
Rates – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail Bear’s Den Rates Bunk Rooms With Shower $30 per person (hike or bike in) $30 per person (drive in) $12 for children (12 years or younger) $40 Hiker Special (Bunk, Shower, Laundry, Pizza, Ice Cream, Soda)
Local Resources – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail Resources Local to Bear’s Den Rich with history, natural beauty, points of interest and things to do, the local region has lots of activities Talk to Bears Den staff for more information about any of these local attractions Make sure to say “Hi” to Lance, our Pot Roast specialist!
Volunteer – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail Some everyday volunteer activities: Folding maps and envelopes Weeding Mowing lawns Raking leaves Cutting hedges Washing windows Raking gravel and filling potholes in the driveway Chopping wood Pick up garbage on trails, parking lot, rocks, and campground Trail maintenance Deep cleaning of inside lodge Certified Electrician to help with some projects Drywall installer for specific projects
History – Bears Den on the Appalachian Trail Bear’s Den History Nestled within the Blueridge Mountains and on the Appalachian Trail, the Bears Den Lodge has a long and colorful history 1933 – Bears Den was built by Dr Huron Lawson, a professor emeritus in obstetrics and gynecology at The George Washington University, and his wife, Francesca Kaspari, a soprano singer, as their summer
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