The Holy Family Hostel is one of the oldest on the trail that is still in operation. It has a full kitchen, shower, washing machine, sleeps 12- 18, and is within walking distance to wal mart.

Recommended donation is still just $10.

The barn was given new purpose in 1977 and continues to this day in 2025, nearly 50 years.

The church property has some of the biggest and beautiful trees in the area.

It’s currently managed by caretaker Twig, who has been there during the season since 2015 after LASHing from Georgia to Virginia. Twig is an avid bicyclist and snowbird who spends the colder months down south. Twig also had a cameo in the movie “A Walk in the Woods”

I set out late and didn’t go far.

Since I’m climbing the Angels Rest and not going very far, I can take lots of rest breaks, including one on an earth couch.

I found a few opportunities to do micro trail maintenance

Near the top I stopped for a breather.

I stopped to admire a big tree.

I admired the big kaduna rocks.

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I took a break at the camping area near the overlook.

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